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VA52 VMC

2002 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

180,253 mi
Last recorded180,253 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 VMC
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 180,253 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 180,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 180,053 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 180,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 179,275 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 179,275 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 179,249 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 179,242 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 179,211 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2013 179,210 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 174,433 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 165,107 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 165,107 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 158,997 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 155,214 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 149,709 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 149,648 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 138,702 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 138,557 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 121,349 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 96,237 miles

slight play in rear hubs

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 VMC is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 VMC, 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 VMC registered?

VA52 VMC is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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