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V8 GGJ

2002 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

70,383 mi
Last recorded70,383 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 GGJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 70,383 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 69,978 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 69,180 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 69,043 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 68,779 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 68,559 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 68,102 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 68,099 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 67,450 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 66,730 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 66,725 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 66,169 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 65,800 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 65,365 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 64,890 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 63,883 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 62,176 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 60,893 miles

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

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)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 58,564 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 55,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight play in both rear wheels

Pass 19 Jun 2007 49,274 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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V8 GGJ is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 V8 GGJ, 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 V8 GGJ registered?

V8 GGJ is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is V8 GGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 GGJ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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