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8 XUG

1978 Jaguar Xk

White Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

8,118 mi
Last recorded8,118 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 1978 Jaguar Xk10,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 XUG
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 8,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 8,118 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation low (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 7,908 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 May 2020 7,908 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Position lamp not working o/s & n/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working o/s & n/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 7,742 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 7,742 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle fouling on engine mounting (2.3.2)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2016 7,721 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 7,721 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking o/s & n/s steering rack boots (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 May 2013 7,190 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 7,172 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 2 May 2012 6,657 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 6,640 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 6,127 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2010 6,117 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 5,281 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 5,266 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 4,551 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 4,532 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 3,621 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 3,621 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 2,408 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xk?

Based on 156,752 MOT tests across 11,610 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
2,593
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
11,610
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,872
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,213
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 976
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 839
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 762
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8 XUG is a 1978 Jaguar Xk in White with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 1978 Jaguar Xk models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 10,726 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 Xk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,872 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 8 XUG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xk typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 48 years old, this Jaguar Xk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 8 XUG registered?

8 XUG is a 1978 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 31 December 1978.

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