MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,453 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play in both rear hubs
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
light general underside age related surface corrosion
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s/f and both rear tyres slightly damaged
n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged
some surface corrosion throughout vehicle
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
nearside front tyre is wearing heavily on the inner edge
nearside rear chassis is becoming heavily corroded
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
nearside and offside rear driveshaft universal joints have some play
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?
Based on 236,376 MOT tests across 12,687 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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231 CTC is a 1999 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1999 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 76,018 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 231 CTC, 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 27 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was 231 CTC registered?
231 CTC is a 1999 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 6 January 1999.
Is 231 CTC safe to buy?
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