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S3 PEP

2002 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,905 mi
Last recorded57,905 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 PEP
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 57,905 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 57,524 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 56,181 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 56,181 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 55,316 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 54,414 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 52,391 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 52,391 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 52,055 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 52,054 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 51,789 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 51,786 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 51,775 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both rear brake disc's are corroded on the braking surfaces.

Pass 19 Jul 2013 51,668 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f top suspension arm some play in bushers

slight corrosion to all metal brake pipes

Fail 19 Jul 2013 51,668 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f top suspension arm some play in bushers

slight corrosion to all metal brake pipes

Pass 18 Jul 2012 46,505 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 42,827 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 41,266 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 41,265 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 40,818 miles

Battery insecure

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 40,374 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 May 2008 40,357 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 38,443 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 35,349 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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S3 PEP is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S3 PEP, 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 S3 PEP registered?

S3 PEP is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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