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VA52 RZG

2002 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,603 mi
Last recorded100,603 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 RZG
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 100,603 miles

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

Nearside Front ball joint dust cover slightly damage

Pass 20 Aug 2024 90,537 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 90,537 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 89,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Aug 2023 89,857 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 87,717 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 86,669 miles

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

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

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2019 86,187 miles

Front inner brake pads may be wearing low and nearside disc inner surface is deteriorating

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

Unable to readily view all brakes for wear etc.

Visible) rear brake pads worn to the limit

Fail 6 Dec 2019 86,187 miles

Front inner brake pads may be wearing low and nearside disc inner surface is deteriorating

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Unable to readily view all brakes for wear etc.

Visible) rear brake pads worn to the limit

Pass 14 Dec 2018 85,203 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside rear outer (e.g.) worn to the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Some localized brake pipes corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2017 84,302 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded goes to the rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 84,302 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded goes to the rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 83,452 miles

Corrosion hole in nearside front floor pan

Localised brake pipe corrosion

Offside Front brake hose ferrule/coupling corroding

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear outer brake pads worn low.

Slight play at rear hubs area

Unable to view all brake/s for wear etc.

Pass 19 Dec 2015 81,849 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

n/s front floor corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2014 79,939 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 79,939 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 77,612 miles

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

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

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

intermitent park brake warning light fault

slight corrosion n/s/r chassis

Pass 19 Dec 2012 75,599 miles

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

n/s/f floor corroded

n/s/r chassis corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2012 75,599 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

n/s/f floor corroded

n/s/r chassis corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2011 73,075 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 73,004 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 70,891 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 68,361 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 65,147 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 65,147 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 61,896 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 59,813 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 56,373 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 52,778 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 52,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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
Full Jaguar XK8 reliability report

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VA52 RZG is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VA52 RZG, 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 VA52 RZG registered?

VA52 RZG is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 6 December 2002.

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