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RU51 VOR

2002 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

86,699 mi
Last recorded86,699 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRU51 VOR
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 86,699 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 85,669 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 84,720 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 14 Sep 2022 83,788 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 82,856 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 81,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 80,097 miles

Hazard light switch sticky

Fail 1 Apr 2019 80,097 miles

Position lamp not working Offside front (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front (0.1 (d))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Hazard light switch sticky

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 79,975 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements warning lamp not illuminating (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 79,697 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 79,697 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 78,938 miles

Near side rear tyre slightly low on tread

Pass 30 Jun 2015 77,447 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 76,557 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 75,325 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 73,718 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 72,339 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 70,044 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 66,422 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 63,248 miles

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2007 58,159 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 52,683 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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RU51 VOR is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RU51 VOR, 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 RU51 VOR registered?

RU51 VOR is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 8 November 2002.

Is RU51 VOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RU51 VOR shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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