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L15 SHB

2002 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

67,146 mi
Last recorded67,146 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 SHB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 67,146 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 65,582 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 64,250 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 67,892 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 61,728 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 60,724 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 60,723 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 59,942 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 59,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 56,688 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 54,190 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 54,190 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 53,280 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 49,471 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 49,369 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 48,568 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 48,096 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 43,566 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 39,831 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 35,227 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 30,053 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 26,161 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2005 18,995 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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L15 SHB is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L15 SHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L15 SHB registered?

L15 SHB is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is L15 SHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L15 SHB shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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