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RL51 UMO

2002 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

34,054 mi
Last recorded34,054 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 UMO
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 34,054 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 33,868 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 33,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 33,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 33,658 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 33,267 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 33,228 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 33,197 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 33,051 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 33,018 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 32,735 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 32,342 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 31,975 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 31,435 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 31,300 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 30,605 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 29,440 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 28,319 miles

centre exhaust damaged

rear anti roll bar bushes perished

slight corrosion to front and rear brake discs

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 27 Jul 2009 26,841 miles

centre exhaust section damaged

surface corrosion to all discs

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 30 Oct 2008 25,354 miles

'v' mounts starting to debond

slight corrosion to brake discs

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 23 Oct 2007 23,667 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 21,250 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 19,623 miles

small play in o/s and n/s rear bottom hub bushes

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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RL51 UMO is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc 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 RL51 UMO, 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 RL51 UMO registered?

RL51 UMO is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 11 February 2002.

Is RL51 UMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL51 UMO 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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