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S555 RLW

2002 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

55,298 mi
Last recorded55,298 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 RLW
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 55,298 miles

All brake pipes coated in underseal

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 55,016 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 54,497 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight play both rear wheels

Pass 11 Jan 2021 54,051 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 53,058 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 51,949 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in steering column

Pass 20 Feb 2017 51,029 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 49,973 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 49,148 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 49,120 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 48,230 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 46,890 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 45,086 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 43,650 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 42,135 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 39,746 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 37,004 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 31,448 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 31,440 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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S555 RLW is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 S555 RLW, 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 S555 RLW registered?

S555 RLW is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 22 August 2002.

Is S555 RLW safe to buy?

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