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MK02 VFP

2002 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

93,480 mi
Last recorded93,480 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 VFP
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 93,480 miles

handbrake performance poor 16%

some surface corrosion of brake pipes

Pass 13 Mar 2019 90,113 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all center (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight play in rear hubs

Fail 13 Mar 2019 90,113 miles

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))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all center (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight play in rear hubs

Fail 21 Jan 2019 90,087 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

some corrosion of brake pipes

some corrosion of offside rear outer sill

some corrosion of underbody / floor pans

some play in both rear tyres

Pass 30 Jan 2018 85,098 miles

handbrake performance low

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre worn low-other three tyres starting to wear slightly low

Pass 27 Aug 2016 79,190 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 73,495 miles

n/s door handle broken door still opens

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge n/s/r tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 2 Sep 2015 73,491 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

n/s door handle broken door still opens

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge n/s/r tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 16 Feb 2015 71,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2014 71,177 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2014 71,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 67,444 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 61,695 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 56,908 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 51,967 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)

slight rusting to nearside front floor pan

Pass 24 Aug 2009 48,092 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 48,092 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 47,272 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 40,290 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 31,872 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 24,622 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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MK02 VFP is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MK02 VFP, 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 MK02 VFP registered?

MK02 VFP is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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