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PL52 VVP

2002 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

106,097 mi
Last recorded106,097 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL52 VVP
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 106,097 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 105,385 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 104,945 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 104,507 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 103,637 miles

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

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

slight play both rear drive shaft uj's

slight play inupper stearing column bush

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2017 103,064 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight under body corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2015 102,607 miles

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

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2014 101,191 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 99,886 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 98,635 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 98,629 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 94,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 94,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 83,835 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 73,833 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 64,987 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 64,987 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 55,989 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 55,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 46,314 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 46,314 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 38,764 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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PL52 VVP is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 PL52 VVP, 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 PL52 VVP registered?

PL52 VVP is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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