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LJ51 RTM

2002 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,830 mi
Last recorded92,830 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 RTM
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2023 92,830 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear to front ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

fuel cap sealing device slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside inner sill panel and nearside and offside rear outer sill panel has corrosion

underseal applied on under body and suspension components

Pass 28 Jan 2022 83,187 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside headlamp has damaged mount causing slight play

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency requirements only just met it would appear that the system needs adjustment or repair

slight oil leak

underseal applied on underbody and suspension components

Fail 24 Jan 2022 83,187 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside headlamp has damaged mount causing slight play

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency requirements only just met it would appear that the system needs adjustment or repair

slight oil leak

underseal applied on underbody and suspension components

Pass 4 Nov 2020 77,021 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle has under seal on Front and rear suspension/inner sills

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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LJ51 RTM is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LJ51 RTM, 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 LJ51 RTM registered?

LJ51 RTM is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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