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PR52 HUG

2002 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

62,386 mi
Last recorded62,386 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPR52 HUG
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 62,386 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 62,298 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 62,291 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 62,282 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 61,932 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 61,652 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 61,317 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 61,057 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 61,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wearing slightly on inner edge

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 60,144 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 60,141 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 59,071 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting too deteriate

Nearside Rear tyre starting too deteriate

Offside Front tyre starting too deteriate

Pass 25 Nov 2015 58,238 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 57,259 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 57,251 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 56,523 miles

Nearside rear tyre has splits in inner edge sidewall but not deep enough to expose cords

Pass 25 Jan 2013 52,327 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 52,225 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 50,424 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 49,760 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 49,754 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2010 48,443 miles

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 19 Oct 2009 45,403 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 20 Oct 2008 40,522 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 40,522 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 35,146 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 28,877 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 24,395 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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PR52 HUG is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 PR52 HUG, 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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PR52 HUG is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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