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S4 NXK

2002 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

65,872 mi
Last recorded65,872 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 NXK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 65,872 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 65,296 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 64,810 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 64,317 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 63,792 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 63,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 62,693 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 62,693 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 62,148 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 61,243 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 61,223 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 60,774 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth worn close to min limit inside tread. t inside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 60,071 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2016 59,966 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 58,934 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 58,934 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 58,154 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 56,812 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 55,711 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 55,711 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 54,202 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 51,694 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 49,163 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 47,890 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2008 47,890 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2007 42,300 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

washer bottle leaking

Pass 22 Jan 2007 42,300 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

washer bottle leaking

Pass 24 Jan 2006 36,492 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 36,488 miles

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

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

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

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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S4 NXK is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 S4 NXK, 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 S4 NXK registered?

S4 NXK is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is S4 NXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S4 NXK shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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