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VU52 ZHR

2002 Jaguar XK8

Beige Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

30,101 mi
Last recorded30,101 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 ZHR
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 30,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

both rear tyres starting to perish

slight play in both rear outer driveshaft joints

Pass 21 Nov 2023 30,098 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 30,086 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 29,292 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 28,701 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 28,387 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 27,485 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 27,132 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 27,132 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 26,740 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 25,750 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 24,963 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 23,687 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 22,413 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 22,118 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 219,268 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 21,284 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 19,426 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 18,452 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 16,882 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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VU52 ZHR is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Beige with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 VU52 ZHR, 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 VU52 ZHR registered?

VU52 ZHR is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is VU52 ZHR safe to buy?

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