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N5 FAN

2002 Jaguar XK8

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

99,861 mi
Last recorded99,861 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 FAN
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 99,861 miles

rear tyres slight cracking

slight play in front anti-roll D bushes

Pass 1 Mar 2025 99,140 miles

slight perishing cracks between tread in rear tyres

Pass 1 Dec 2023 99,135 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 99,063 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 99,026 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

radiator x member badly corrode

Pass 16 Feb 2017 96,200 miles

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

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

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

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

general underbody surface corrosion

Fail 2 Feb 2017 96,197 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

general underbody surface corrosion

Fail 21 Dec 2016 96,196 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front cracks in tread

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 94,215 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 91,516 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 88,843 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 86,772 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)

Pass 10 May 2011 83,356 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 73,427 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 71,730 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 68,191 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 68,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 64,162 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 59,772 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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N5 FAN is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N5 FAN, 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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N5 FAN is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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