MOT Status
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91,316 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Entire underside of the vehicle has been under sealed
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking behind wheel (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front inner sill / wheel arch corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front floor pan corroded
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear subframe bushes becoming unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
o/s and n/s inner and outer sills corroded
underside of vehicle corroded
both rear subframe bushes becoming unbonded
o.s rear tyre perrished
rear brake discs becoming corroded and pads 60% worn
underside becoming corroded
Both o/s and n/s inner/outer sills corroded.
Exhaust system corroded.
Front to rear brake pipe (n/s) corroded.
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear brake discs corroded.
Rear brake pads have 3000-4000 miles remaining approximately.
Underside of vehicle generally corroded.
n/s/f floor pan corroded.
o/s/f floor pan holed, but not within 30cm of suspension/structural components.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
exhaust system corroded
n/s and o/s front floor pan corroded
n/s and o/s rear inner /outer sills corroded
underside of vehicle generally corroded
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front joiner to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing recommend replacing asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
both front shock absorbers corroded
both rear sub frame mountings worn slightly
exhaust system corroded
o/s and n/s front floor pans excessively corroded, not within 30cm of a prescribed area
o/s and n/s inner sills corroded
rear fuel pipes corroded
underside of vehicle generally corroded
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front joiner to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front joiner to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing recommend replacing asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
both front shock absorbers corroded
both rear sub frame mountings worn slightly
exhaust system corroded
o/s and n/s front floor pans excessively corroded, not within 30cm of a prescribed area
o/s and n/s inner sills corroded
rear fuel pipes corroded
underside of vehicle generally corroded
Exhaust system deteriorated
General under body corrosion
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear bumper loose
Rear fuel pipes corroded
Nearside inner sill corroded
Offside Front tyre 2.5mm
Offside Rear outer sill/ closing panel corroded
Offside inner sill corroded
both o/s and n/s floor pans corroded
exhaust system corroded
rear fuel pipes corroded
underside of vehicle generally corroded
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside inner sill corroded
Offside Front tyre 2.5mm
Offside Rear outer sill/ closing panel corroded
Offside inner sill corroded
both front brake hoses perished/ farrells corroded
both o/s and n/s floor pans corroded
exhaust system corroded
front brake discs corroded
front brake pads low
rear fuel pipes corroded
underside of vehicle generally corroded
Nearside Front Inner sill corroded
Nearside Front tyre 2.5mm wearing smooth on outer edge
Offside Front inner track rod has slight play in ball joint
both front brake hoses becoming perished
both front floor pans corroded
both rear tyres 2.5mm
exhaust system corroded
rear fuel pipes corroded
underside of vehicle generally corroded
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
exhaust clamps corroded
handbrake cables corroded
advise:slight play in o/s/r and n/s/r driveshaft couplings
underside of vehicle showing some early signs of corrosion
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?
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A15 XKY is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 A15 XKY, 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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A15 XKY is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 October 1997.
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