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V8 VVG

2002 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,139 mi
Last recorded92,139 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 VVG
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 92,139 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 92,131 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 91,844 miles

eml light on but pre 2003 petrol

Pass 14 Feb 2024 91,436 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 91,132 miles

o/s n/s rear anti roll bar bushes deteriorating

Pass 20 Sep 2021 90,612 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 89,681 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 89,026 miles

Nearside front floor has a hidden repair

Suspected body filler in outer sills

Pass 10 May 2018 88,865 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 88,661 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 84,325 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 84,324 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded across front cross member x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 84,076 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 84,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 82,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 82,089 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 80,904 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 80,891 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 May 2013 80,652 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 78,230 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 77,369 miles

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

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 28 Jun 2010 73,004 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 67,964 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 61,547 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 56,022 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 45,168 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 45,168 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 VVG is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VVG, 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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V8 VVG is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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