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RL02 YCC

2002 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

39,488 mi
Last recorded39,488 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 YCC
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 39,488 miles

Front All front suspension corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear All rear suspension corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2025 39,381 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

all suspension units corroded

front/rear subframes corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2024 38,516 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 38,481 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 38,259 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake discs pitted as vehicle has been standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 38,136 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 37,112 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 35,461 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 32,895 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 32,418 miles

front/ rear all main suspension components developing surface rust

Fail 13 Feb 2017 32,418 miles

Brake pedal spongy brake pedal spongy / much provision to improve (3.3.B.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both brake discs very badly deep rusted and weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear brake discs are rusted deep and weakened (3.5.1i)

front/ rear all main suspension components developing surface rust

nsf outer mirror glass insecure / and faulty

Pass 20 Nov 2013 30,391 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 30,391 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2012 27,646 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 26,784 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 26,724 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front tyre slightly worn on the inside edge

Pass 13 Apr 2010 22,925 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 17,207 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 17,207 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 14,113 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 11,662 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 11,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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RL02 YCC is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 RL02 YCC, 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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RL02 YCC is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 21 August 2002.

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