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LE02 UVS

2002 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

133,107 mi
Last recorded133,107 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE02 UVS
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 133,107 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 133,086 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 133,029 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 133,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn near side front upper arm inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear diff oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2020 125,524 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front brake pipe by radiator (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to front and rear support brackets

corrosion to front floor pans

corrosion to rear coil springs

play in front ball joints

slight blow front exhaust joint

slight play in rear suspension joints

Fail 30 Nov 2020 125,511 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion to front floor pans

corrosion to rear coil springs

engine light management on

play in front ball joints

slight blow front exhaust joint

slight play in rear suspension joints

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front brake pipe by radiator (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

corrosion to front and rear support brackets

Pass 22 Nov 2019 118,008 miles

Offside Front headlight dampness to lens

corrosion to front brake pipes across front panel

slight blow from cat lower bracket weld area

slight play in ball joints front

Fail 20 Nov 2019 118,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front headlight dampness to lens

Offside Rear brake pads wearing low compare to other side

corrosion to front brake pipes across front panel

engine management light on

slight blow from cat lower bracket weld area

slight play in ball joints front

Pass 23 Nov 2018 106,472 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 106,462 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 95,461 miles

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

exhaust deterioration

Fail 22 Nov 2017 95,461 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

exhaust deterioration

Pass 5 Dec 2016 91,182 miles

Offside Rear Appear low

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 91,164 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Brace bar rear mounting corroded

Nearside Front Floor pan corroded

Nearside Rear Chassis corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in side wall but not to cords

Offside Front Brace bar rear mounting corroded

Offside Front Floor pan corroded

Offside Rear Appear low

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Chassis corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 84,247 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear pads appear low

Nearside Front Floor pan slightly corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2015 84,247 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Discs lipped

Front pads appear low

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear pads appear low

Nearside Front Floor pan slightly corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2014 75,184 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Underside of vehicle generally rusty

Fail 17 Nov 2014 75,184 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Underside of vehicle generally rusty

Fail 11 Dec 2013 67,001 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 67,001 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 65,376 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light stays on

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2011 61,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 55,689 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 55,689 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 46,920 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both offside tyres worn low on inner edges.

offside front seat tilt not working.

Fail 4 Nov 2009 46,915 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both offside tyres worn low on inner edges.

offside front seat tilt not working.

offside rear tyre pressure low.

Pass 31 Oct 2008 37,758 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 30,674 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 23,081 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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LE02 UVS is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 LE02 UVS, 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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LE02 UVS is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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