2002 Jaguar XK8 4.2L Petrol · X28 JAG
2002 Jaguar XK8 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 16 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 120,941 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XK8
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,941 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X28 JAG Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2024
- 120,941 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X28 JAG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Jaguar Xk8 (X28 JAG) between March 2006 and May 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected rack end (2.1.3 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
X28 JAG Mileage History
- 13/03/20064,320 mi
- 21/11/20064,344 mi+24 mi
- 24/10/200718,841 mi+14,497 mi
- 24/10/200718,842 mi+1 mi
- 11/11/200839,272 mi+20,430 mi
- 12/11/200839,273 mi+1 mi
- 05/11/200961,125 mi+21,852 mi
- 08/11/201082,695 mi+21,570 mi
- 08/12/201195,595 mi+12,900 mi
- 29/01/201398,692 mi+3,097 mi
- 08/03/2014102,053 mi+3,361 mi
- 07/03/2015108,567 mi+6,514 mi
- 07/03/2016112,713 mi+4,146 mi
- 09/02/2017117,015 mi+4,302 mi
- 23/05/2019118,321 mi+1,306 mi
- 29/05/2020118,641 mi+320 mi
- 11/06/2021119,847 mi+1,206 mi
- 13/06/2022120,353 mi+506 mi
- 01/06/2023120,809 mi+456 mi
- 06/06/2023120,809 mi
- 20/05/2024120,941 mi+132 mi
Average of roughly 6,412 miles per year across 21 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: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- Rear Suspension Subframe and Chassis Sill CorrosionSerious
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