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KV52 RXP

2002 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,953 mi
Last recorded138,953 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV52 RXP
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 138,953 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 138,953 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 137,955 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 137,955 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake slack adjuster obviously defective (1.1.18 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2021 137,114 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 135,941 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 135,084 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 133,017 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 131,066 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded across subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Front floor has slight corrosion starting both sides

handbrake just passes standard

Pass 19 Aug 2016 128,734 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

handbrake just passes mot

Fail 15 Aug 2016 128,731 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

handbrake just passes mot

Pass 12 Aug 2015 126,534 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded across front valance (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 126,534 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded across front valance (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 124,704 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

handbrake just passes mot standard

Pass 12 Aug 2013 123,179 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 119,421 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 119,421 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 11,572 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 111,689 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Substantial amount of play in rear differential

Fail 3 Aug 2010 111,665 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Substantial amount of play in rear differential

Pass 12 Aug 2009 107,604 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 102,987 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system slightly damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2007 95,461 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 70,661 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?

Based on 236,376 MOT tests across 12,687 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,961
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,041
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,072
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 3,307
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,238
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault 2,953
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KV52 RXP is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 64,899 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar XK8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,041 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV52 RXP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar XK8 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KV52 RXP registered?

KV52 RXP is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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