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VA52 OPY

2002 Jaguar XK8

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,116 mi
Last recorded68,116 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 OPY
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 68,116 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 65,785 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 63,261 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 60,630 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 57,685 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 55,253 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 54,013 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 52,766 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 50,639 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 47,765 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 45,813 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 42,905 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 40,025 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 36,562 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 36,559 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 34,315 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 32,684 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 32,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 31,005 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 25,831 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 24,897 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 22,406 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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VA52 OPY is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VA52 OPY, 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

How do I check the history of VA52 OPY?

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What year was VA52 OPY registered?

VA52 OPY is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 16 December 2002.

Is VA52 OPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA52 OPY shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VA52 OPY have outstanding finance?

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