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RJ02 GDY

2002 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

31,846 mi
Last recorded31,846 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 GDY
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 31,846 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 31,040 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 30,698 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 29,671 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 28,523 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 27,659 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 27,657 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 27,653 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 27,168 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Getting low but not yet urgent. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 27,168 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Severe delamination (0.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Getting low but not yet urgent. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 22,647 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 20,887 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 18,144 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 17,642 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 16,506 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 15,783 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 14,649 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 13,994 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 13,311 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 12,405 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 11,704 miles

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 16 Mar 2007 10,975 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2006 10,086 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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RJ02 GDY is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 RJ02 GDY, 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 RJ02 GDY registered?

RJ02 GDY is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 5 April 2002.

Is RJ02 GDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ02 GDY shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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