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Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear sill pocket (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear outer pins (2.4.G.2)
both outer sills corroded at the rear
Corrosion to the N/S & O/S rear subframe mounting areas.
Heavy corrosion to the front of the rear subframe.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Park brake inballance, N/S 100Kgf & O/S 260Kgf.
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
The propshaft forward flexi coupler has started to crack up. Replacement soon advised.
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
The propshaft forward flexi coupler has started to crack up. Replacement soon advised.
A large hole due to corrosion in the N/S front footwell, but not within 30cms of a body mounting point and therefore acceptable for MOT purposes. A similar fault is well under way in the O/S footwell.
Corrosion to the chasis member in front of the rear suspension mounting points on the N/S & O/S will shortly become a reason for rejection of an MOT certificate.
O/S rear wheel is allowed to move in and out due to play in the input shaft differential bearing.
Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
A large hole due to corrosion in the N/S front footwell, but not within 30cms of a body mounting point and therefore acceptable for MOT purposes. A similar fault is well under way in the O/S footwell.
Corrosion to the chasis member in front of the rear suspension mounting points on the N/S & O/S will shortly become a reason for rejection of an MOT certificate.
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
O/S rear wheel is allowed to move in and out due to play in the input shaft differential bearing.
Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Play at the rear O/S wheel caused by movement from the differential bearing.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Play at the rear O/S wheel caused by movement from the differential bearing.
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
corrosion on nearside and offside front floors
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?
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4 JRC is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
Across all 1998 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 81,930 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 4 JRC, 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 28 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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4 JRC is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 28 August 1998.
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