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P40 JXK

2002 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

49,779 mi
Last recorded49,779 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP40 JXK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 49,779 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on faces, both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on faces, both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 49,747 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 48,651 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 47,244 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 47,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint excessively worn inner (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively inner (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 47,198 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

MIL light on before test date.

Pass 8 Mar 2021 46,389 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 45,980 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 43,887 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 42,502 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 42,476 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 40,965 miles

slight play in N/S and O/S rear driveshaft UJ's

Pass 29 Jan 2016 37,081 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 37,074 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 33,871 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2014 33,871 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 33,439 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 32,296 miles

n/s front and rear tyres starting to perrish

Fail 18 Jun 2012 32,286 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

engine management light on

Pass 11 May 2011 31,154 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 29,717 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 May 2010 29,717 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2008 28,266 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 28,266 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 26,356 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2006 21,741 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 18,706 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 18,706 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 17,263 miles

oil leak engine oil cooler

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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P40 JXK is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 P40 JXK, 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 P40 JXK registered?

P40 JXK is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is P40 JXK safe to buy?

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