2002 Jaguar XK8 4.2L Petrol · G12 RAT
2002 Jaguar XK8 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 19 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 84,659 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XK8
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,659 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G12 RAT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2025
- 84,659 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G12 RAT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Jaguar Xk8 (G12 RAT) between October 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
G12 RAT Mileage History
- 04/10/202282,098 mi
- 27/09/202383,223 mi+1,125 mi
- 03/10/202484,095 mi+872 mi
- 29/09/202584,659 mi+564 mi
Average of roughly 857 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Jaguar Jaguar XK8 / XKR (X100)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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