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R8 XLB

2002 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,188 mi
Last recorded58,188 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 XLB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 58,188 miles

Body and suspension has underbody sealer

Pass 3 Mar 2025 52,833 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 52,833 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 48,079 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 47,956 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake disc faces corroded through lack of use. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front screen has a stone chip in centre lower. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 47,952 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated floor corroded and holed under front passenger feet. (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake disc faces corroded through lack of use. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front screen has a stone chip in centre lower. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 46,749 miles

Nearside Front floor is corroded and holed but is outside of prescribed areas,

Pass 18 Jun 2018 46,104 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 45,157 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 43,881 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 43,098 miles

Nearside rear light lens damaged

Pass 28 May 2014 42,702 miles

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

corrosion on nsf floor

Pass 24 May 2013 42,136 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 41,003 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 40,112 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 40,112 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2010 38,985 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2009 37,688 miles

osf / nsf tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Jun 2008 36,019 miles

both front tyres showing slight wear on inside edges.

Pass 5 Jan 2007 33,258 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 31,244 miles

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

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

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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R8 XLB is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R8 XLB, 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 R8 XLB registered?

R8 XLB is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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