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RO52 WNJ

2002 Jaguar XK8

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

72,871 mi
Last recorded72,871 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 WNJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 72,871 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 72,774 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 72,772 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 68,275 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 68,014 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 64,836 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 61,952 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 60,616 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 59,529 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 55,831 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 51,615 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 50,312 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 48,006 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 48,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 42,347 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 37,058 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 11 Dec 2006 26,908 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 18,311 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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RO52 WNJ is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 RO52 WNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO52 WNJ registered?

RO52 WNJ is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 7 November 2002.

Is RO52 WNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO52 WNJ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RO52 WNJ have outstanding finance?

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