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RA52 GKL

2002 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,207 mi
Last recorded80,207 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 GKL
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 80,207 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 80,077 miles

Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 79,888 miles

Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 79,088 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test old tax discs (3.1 (a) (ii))

Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 79,087 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test old tax discs (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 78,872 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 78,164 miles

underside corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2018 78,083 miles

Front both front tyres feathering on inner edges

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 76,910 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 76,891 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 75,994 miles

both front tyres worn out of shape,inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2015 74,735 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 74,731 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)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 73,534 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 73,532 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 72,137 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 68,505 miles

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

Rear number plate cracked

Fail 23 Jun 2010 68,505 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear number plate cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2009 61,184 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Jun 2008 53,009 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 44,075 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 34,868 miles

Hand brake efficiency poor

Off side rear wheel rim damaged

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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RA52 GKL 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 81.8%.

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 RA52 GKL, 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 RA52 GKL registered?

RA52 GKL is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 14 December 2002.

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