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V16 XKR

2002 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,171 mi
Last recorded96,171 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV16 XKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 96,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 96,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 93,444 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 93,442 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 89,425 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 80,348 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 76,566 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 76,562 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 75,236 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 75,236 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 74,782 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 74,478 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 73,608 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 72,870 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 71,841 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 67,834 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 63,637 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 63,637 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 62,856 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 55,742 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 47,854 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 46,932 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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V16 XKR is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V16 XKR, 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 V16 XKR registered?

V16 XKR is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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