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L4 XOR

2002 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,614 mi
Last recorded76,614 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 XOR
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 76,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 76,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 76,051 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 74,898 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 72,092 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 72,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall & in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front pads getting low

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 71,845 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Service brake excessively binding both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both rears (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre looks to have had a sidewall repair

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside edges of both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine oil low

Pass 27 Jul 2019 70,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle joints. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Vehicle is fitted with engine covers so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 13 Jun 2018 68,731 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle is fitted with engine covers so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Fail 30 May 2018 68,655 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 66,748 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 May 2017 66,744 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 May 2016 64,970 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Mar 2016 64,951 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

eml light on

engine oil low

oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2015 62,798 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 62,704 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2014 59,602 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 57,308 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 57,298 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 53,699 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 49,378 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 44,553 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 40,338 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 40,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s front tyre outer wall has slight cut

Pass 31 Jan 2008 38,813 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 34,789 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 28,874 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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L4 XOR is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L4 XOR, 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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L4 XOR is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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