2002 · 22 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2002 Jaguar XK8 MOT pass rate and common faults

613 MOT tests in 2024. 69.7% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

120Well above average
Passed first time69.7%
Failed or needed repairs30.3%
Typical mileage at test84,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 613 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3.9%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.4%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.4%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.1%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.8%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.8%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.8%
  9. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush1.6%
  10. Headlamp aim: too low1.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes15.5%
  2. Suspension15.5%
  3. Lights & electrics12.9%
  4. Body & chassis6.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks5.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.9%
  7. Tyres4.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.7%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine7.3%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an abs fault. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2002 Jaguar XK8?

In 2024, 69.7% of 2002 Jaguar XK8 cars passed their MOT first time, across 613 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Jaguar XK8?

The most common failure reasons were anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an abs fault; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2002 Jaguar XK8 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 120, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).