MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,116 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective CLAMP AT REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security AT SUBFRAME MOUNTING POINT FRONT OF REAR (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)
corrosion starting in o/s/r and n/s/r chassis around rear a frame mountings.
o/s/f tyre wearing off on inner edge
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
corrosion starting in o/s/r and n/s/r chassis around rear a frame mountings.
o/s/f tyre wearing off on inner edge
front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.
o/s/f slightly noisey.
slight corrosion starting in o/s r chassis
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion starting in o/s/r and n/s/r chassis
front anti roll bar links worn.
front to rear brake pipes starting to corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion starting in o/s/r and n/s/r chassis
front anti roll bar links worn.
front to rear brake pipes starting to corroded
front brake pipes on front cross member starting to corroded.
reqar brake pads wearing low.
Brake pipe corroding where clipped O/S/R floor pan area
O/S Headlamp light output reduced
Some lift & wear in N/S/F & O/S/F Lower swivel joints
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Brake pipe corroding where clipped O/S/R floor pan area
Corrosion developing in N/S/R & O/S/R of outer sills
O/S Headlamp light output reduced
O/S/R Tyre worn 2mm also plug repaired
Some lift & wear in N/S/F & O/S/F Lower swivel joints
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Both front footwells badly corroded but not in a prescribed area.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S dipped beam lens cracked.
O/S/Rear tyre worn close to tread wear markers.
Slight lift in both front suspension lower ball joints.
body and chassis corrosion underneath
corrosion in n/s and o/s front floor
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
body and chassis corrosion underneath
corrosion in n/s and o/s front floor
noise from o/s/r wheel
corrsion in n/s ans o/s front floor,general corrosion underneath car.
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
corrsion in n/s ans o/s front floor,general corrosion underneath car.
corrosion in o/s/f and n/s/f floor,lower swivel joints and top fulcrum bearings worn.
corrosion starting in n/s/r chassis around a frame mounting.
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion in o/s/f and n/s/f floor,lower swivel joints and top fulcrum bearings worn.
Corossion in N/S/F & O/S/F Floor pan area
Rear suspension A/frame mounts wearing
chip in N/S Lower windscreen area
Advise...Front anti roll bar mounting bushes wearing
Advise..chip in windscreen, passenger side, lower
Advise..rear suspension a-frame mountings wearing
corrosion in n-s & o-s front footwell , plates
How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?
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A2 DTT is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
Across all 1996 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 86,897 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 A2 DTT, 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 30 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A2 DTT is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 21 October 1996.
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