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V19 AAR

2002 Jaguar XK8

Grey Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,163 mi
Last recorded22,163 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV19 AAR
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 22,163 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering rack pinon seal (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 22,057 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering rack upper pinon seal (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2023 21,989 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component coming from rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 21,926 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 21,593 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 21,023 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 20,925 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 20,715 miles

All under body components and prescribed areas corroded

All under body components and prescribed areas spread under seal

Pass 18 Jan 2018 20,475 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 19,793 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 19,551 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 19,535 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 18,624 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 18,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2013 17,640 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 17,190 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 15,521 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 14,989 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 14,193 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 13,053 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 13,050 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 10,966 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 9,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 9,563 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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V19 AAR is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Grey with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V19 AAR, 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 V19 AAR registered?

V19 AAR is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 20 January 2002.

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