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X40 VAL

2002 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

30,655 mi
Last recorded30,655 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar XK864,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX40 VAL
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 30,655 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 30,625 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 30,085 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 29,502 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 29,472 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 28,607 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 27,493 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 26,512 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 26,046 miles

both front tyres worn bald on inner shoulder.advise attention.

slight imbalance noted at front braking.

Pass 12 Nov 2014 24,823 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres wearing low on inner shoulder.advise attention.

Pass 11 Nov 2013 23,927 miles

corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 20 Nov 2012 22,249 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 20,416 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2010 18,467 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 16,323 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 16,322 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 12,691 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 10,967 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 9,108 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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X40 VAL is a 2002 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 X40 VAL, 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 X40 VAL registered?

X40 VAL is a 2002 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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