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OK52 VAL

2002 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,500 mi
Last recorded91,500 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOK52 VAL
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2026 91,500 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 90,527 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 89,287 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 88,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 82,813 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 79,988 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 78,197 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes under radiator. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 78,165 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 77,266 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 74,059 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

general under body corrosion

Fail 15 Mar 2018 74,059 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

general under body corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2017 73,135 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

outer walls of all tyres starting to perish

Fail 21 Mar 2017 73,135 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

outer walls of all tyres starting to perish

underside of vehicle under sealed

Pass 17 Mar 2016 72,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 72,593 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s outer sill at rear corroded but not considered excessive.

Pass 31 Mar 2014 71,897 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 70,796 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 69,717 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 66,938 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 62,021 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Oct 2009 60,108 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 49,807 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 43,193 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 34,234 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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OK52 VAL is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OK52 VAL, 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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OK52 VAL is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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