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MLZ 7270

2002 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

114,619 mi
Last recorded114,619 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLZ 7270
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 114,619 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 114,618 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill back / floor (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2016 114,614 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 110,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight movement in in rear diff bearing / suspension

Fail 7 Apr 2015 110,376 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

slight movement in in rear diff bearing / suspension

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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MLZ 7270 is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 MLZ 7270, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MLZ 7270 registered?

MLZ 7270 is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 8 January 2002.

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