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R40 JAG

2002 Jaguar XK8

Grey Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

56,991 mi
Last recorded56,991 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 JAG
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 56,991 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2026 56,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 56,601 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2024 55,058 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 52,374 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 52,374 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 52,245 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 51,907 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 51,607 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 50,783 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 49,888 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 49,468 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 49,468 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 48,557 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 47,649 miles

slight travel in footbrake

Pass 18 Nov 2013 46,781 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 45,000 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 40,815 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 37,430 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 34,684 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 32,788 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front anti roll bar end links lower bushs starting to split

front discs starting to corrode on edges

nail in o/s/f tyre

o/s headlight slightly misted

Fail 10 Dec 2008 32,788 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front anti roll bar end links lower bushs starting to split

front discs starting to corrode on edges

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 30 Jan 2008 31,259 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 27,512 miles

slight play in n/s front lower shock bush

Fail 4 May 2006 27,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre 2mm

slight play in n/s front lower shock bush

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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R40 JAG is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Grey with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 R40 JAG, 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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R40 JAG is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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