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MJ52 BHP

2002 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,412 mi
Last recorded131,412 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 BHP
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 131,412 miles

Abnormal sound from rear when going over bump

All bushes got play

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 131,408 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Both side floor and sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Both sides sills and floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Abnormal sound from rear when going over bump

All bushes got play

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 129,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbed

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre scrubbed

Pass 10 Feb 2016 125,335 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn

Rear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened corroded (2.4.G.1)

underside has corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2015 121,671 miles

subframe corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2015 121,671 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)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

subframe corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2014 115,868 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 110,004 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 110,004 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 104,157 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 104,157 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 101,559 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2010 101,559 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2009 98,461 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 98,459 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside lower bottom ball joint dust cover split

Pass 12 Nov 2008 93,575 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 93,575 miles

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

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

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

screw in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2007 81,619 miles

slight play in rear wheels

water ingress into o/s/f headlamp

Fail 12 Nov 2007 81,532 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

slight play in rear wheels

water ingress into o/s/f headlamp

Pass 11 Nov 2006 68,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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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MJ52 BHP is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MJ52 BHP, 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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MJ52 BHP is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 22 October 2002.

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