MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,991 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Both headlamp aims adjusted down
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively wear allowing slight play to wheel (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively wear allowing slight play to wheel (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Offside Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
All front and rear steering, braking,suspension corroding
Both rear lower suspension arms, outer rose joints, hub bushes slight play
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)
All front and rear steering, braking,suspension corroding
Both rear inner wheel arches slightly corroded
Both rear lower suspension arms, outer rose joints, hub bushes slight play
Both rear lower suspension rose joints have slight movement
Both rear outer sills corroding slightly
Rear tie bar bushes and steady bar bushes have slight movement
Surface corrsion to rear axle
Play in all wheel bearings
Rear sill's starting to rust
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
A lot of care has been taken with wax oil on this vehicle, however there are a few areas where further preventative measures should be taken where corrosion is evident (offside floor area, rear sub-frame etc)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside rear brake slightly noisy when rotated (possibly parking brake shoe)
STRONG ADVISE Both front wheel bearings have a lot of play. It is likley that these are adjustable
Sat nav holder removed to pass MOT
Slight play in both rear wheel bearings
Unable to see brake fluid resevoir to check level
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
A lot of care has been taken with wax oil on this vehicle, however there are a few areas where further preventative measures should be taken where corrosion is evident (offside floor area, rear sub-frame etc)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside rear brake slightly noisy when rotated (possibly parking brake shoe)
STRONG ADVISE Both front wheel bearings have a lot of play. It is likley that these are adjustable
Sat nav holder removed to pass MOT
Slight play in both rear wheel bearings
Unable to see brake fluid resevoir to check level
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
bit of play in steering rack
exhaust system rusting
rust ocurring nearside rear arch at front and rear outer sill
rust ocurring offside rear arch at front and rear outer sill
some undercutting to front brake discs
various brake pipes furring
various under body areas corroding
One high level brake light bulb not working
rear tyres coming close to the legal limet †rust forming in ns floor area may become a MOT issue next year
How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?
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A3 JAJ is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
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 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 A3 JAJ, 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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A3 JAJ is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 7 November 1997.
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