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N27 ORT

2002 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,690 mi
Last recorded99,690 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN27 ORT
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 99,690 miles

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2025 99,117 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe that runs along front cross member corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear diff leaking

Underside surface rust

Fail 18 Aug 2025 99,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe that runs along front cross member corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear diff leaking

Underside surface rust

Pass 19 Aug 2024 96,744 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 96,732 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 95,336 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 95,336 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both rear chassis rails chalked near driveshafts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 94,713 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 94,032 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 94,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back metal pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 93,464 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 93,452 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened marked in yellow (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 92,185 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 90,783 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 87,682 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 87,678 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 82,299 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 77,263 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 73,601 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 70,236 miles

small hole front o/s floor

Pass 25 Oct 2011 69,083 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 67,704 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 66,750 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 58,399 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 47,927 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 41,907 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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N27 ORT is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N27 ORT, 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 N27 ORT registered?

N27 ORT is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 26 June 2002.

Is N27 ORT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N27 ORT shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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