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NHV 78

2002 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,531 mi
Last recorded66,531 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHV 78
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 66,531 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 65,618 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 65,615 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 65,592 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive of sill area . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive of rear sill area . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear sub frame component arms have corrosion .

Pass 15 Nov 2023 64,976 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 64,969 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine management light on.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 63,869 miles

Offside Rear Rear of sill corroded.

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front of subframe mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 63,869 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Tell tail light not working. (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 1.6mm at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear of sill corroded.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front of subframe mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 63,465 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger rusty but no holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 63,460 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger rusty but no holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 63,043 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 60,632 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 57,658 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 55,601 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 55,600 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 51,967 miles

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

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

both front wiper rubbers split on ends

Pass 29 Oct 2014 50,787 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 47,598 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 36,305 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 27,702 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 21,778 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 20,588 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 18,099 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 16,104 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 13,254 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 13,254 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 10,815 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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NHV 78 is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NHV 78, 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 NHV 78 registered?

NHV 78 is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 14 September 2002.

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