MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,635 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Indicator tell-tale missing both on dashboard (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear bump stop missing
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Body has slight corrosion floor and sub frames (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Both front floor corroding
Condensation in nearside headlamp unit
Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside wiper blade slightly split on ends
Tyres slightly perished
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)
Both front floor corroding
Condensation in nearside headlamp unit
Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside wiper blade slightly split on ends
Tyres slightly perished
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)
slight oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)
slight oil leak
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f headlight has condensation in
Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f headlight has condensation in
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
offside wiper split
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
offside wiper split
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front 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)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nail in tyre
How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?
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A18 JXK is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 A18 JXK, 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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What year was A18 JXK registered?
A18 JXK is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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