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VLZ 4354

2002 Jaguar XK8

Silver Other 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,726 mi
Last recorded89,726 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLZ 4354
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 89,726 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2025 89,560 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 82,520 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 77,127 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2021 74,171 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 72,125 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 72,062 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 68,552 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 64,583 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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VLZ 4354 is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 VLZ 4354, 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 VLZ 4354 registered?

VLZ 4354 is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 October 2002.

Is VLZ 4354 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLZ 4354 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VLZ 4354 have outstanding finance?

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