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R111 ROY

2002 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,532 mi
Last recorded126,532 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 ROY
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 126,532 miles

both front tyres over 10 years old

Pass 19 Jun 2025 126,169 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both NS&OS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 126,169 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device deteriorated

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both NS&OS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 125,891 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to crack/deteriorate

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slight split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 125,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap seal starting to crack/deteriorate

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slight split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 125,357 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 5 Aug 2022 123,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing by subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing by subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 93,351 miles

engine light on

Pass 2 Sep 2019 97,930 miles

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

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

coolant leak

oil around gear box sump

Pass 29 Jun 2018 96,370 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 96,332 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 94,165 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 94,164 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 94,136 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 94,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 89,342 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 89,341 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 80,541 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 79,005 miles

engine light on at dash

interior mirror missing

Pass 7 May 2010 73,932 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 68,924 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 58,064 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 58,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 49,695 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 38,383 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 34,884 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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R111 ROY is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R111 ROY, 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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R111 ROY is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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