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R12 FLE

2002 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,667 mi
Last recorded47,667 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 FLE
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 47,667 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 39,990 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 39,975 miles

Engine cover fitted. Sill covers fitted.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear fog lamp switch/tell tail sticky

Underside covered in sealant

Pass 28 Feb 2020 39,872 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 39,833 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 39,815 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 39,750 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 39,259 miles

os & ns front suspension componants corroded.

Fail 23 Aug 2016 39,249 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

nsf floor rusted through outside 30cm

os & ns front suspension componants corroded.

Pass 1 May 2015 39,029 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2015 39,029 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 39,011 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)

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

o/s/f side light flickers

Pass 15 Feb 2013 37,286 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 37,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 36,944 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 35,070 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 34,551 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 33,254 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 31,443 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 31,443 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear driveshaft u/js slight wear

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2006 27,607 miles

waring lamp for handbrake stays on

Fail 19 Oct 2006 27,570 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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R12 FLE 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 72.7%.

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 R12 FLE, 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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R12 FLE is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 8 October 2002.

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