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W7 NUT

2002 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,298 mi
Last recorded142,298 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW7 NUT
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 142,298 miles

Underbody corrosion.

Fail 12 Mar 2025 142,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Underbody corrosion.

Pass 14 Aug 2023 142,268 miles

uncerbody has general corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2022 141,505 miles

both rear wheels have slight play

underobdy has general corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2021 140,230 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

four patches of weld ,unable to check due to accessive under seal on welding patches , front and rear ,

Fail 10 Feb 2021 140,230 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 136,732 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear play in o/s/r wheel bearing ,and the drive shaft knuckle in to the diff,

oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2019

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor area (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up poss bearing... (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2018

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

oil leak inter cooler

Fail 18 Jul 2018

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached lower arms (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability lower arms (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components stregthen bar (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

oil leak inter cooler

Pass 22 Jul 2017 119,581 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower straight arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2017 119,581 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower straight arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 108,603 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 104,400 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 99,182 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 99,182 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 94,509 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 94,509 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 May 2012 89,456 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 82,185 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 74,235 miles

condensation in offside headlamp.

Pass 30 Jun 2009 69,355 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

curb damage o/s/f tyre

Fail 29 Jun 2009 69,309 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

curb damage o/s/f tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2008 57,785 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 51,551 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 36,917 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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W7 NUT is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W7 NUT, 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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W7 NUT is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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