MOT Status
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60,044 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear outer seal. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear axle mounts/spring mounts heavily corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill /inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear axle mounts/spring mounts heavily corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under radiator (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under radiator (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
brake pedal feels spongy
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front number plate slight crack.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front number cracked
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?
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A13 SXK is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
Across all 1997 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 82,053 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 A13 SXK, 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 29 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A13 SXK registered?
A13 SXK is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 17 February 1997.
Is A13 SXK safe to buy?
The MOT history for A13 SXK shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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