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SJ51 AAA

2002 Jaguar XK8

Beige Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

52,998 mi
Last recorded52,998 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 AAA
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 52,998 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 52,751 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 52,641 miles

both front tyres cracked in the tread x2

Pass 28 Jun 2023 52,442 miles

light surface corrosion on underside

rear discs corroded

slight play in rear suspension bearings

Pass 24 Jun 2022 52,342 miles

front coil springs corroded

slight play in rear suspension bearings

surface corrosion on underside

Pass 28 Jun 2021 52,118 miles

light corrosion on underside

play in both rear lower suspension bearings

Pass 29 Jun 2020 51,918 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 51,117 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 51,117 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 8 May 2018 50,364 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 46,972 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Mar 2016 44,229 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 24 Mar 2016 44,201 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Mar 2015 43,047 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 40,789 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 38,322 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 35,468 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 30,034 miles

both front ttyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Apr 2010 29,287 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 28,593 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 26,639 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 17,724 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 11,239 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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SJ51 AAA is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Beige with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 SJ51 AAA, 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 SJ51 AAA registered?

SJ51 AAA is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 8 May 2002.

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