MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,842 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
front and rear brake discs corroded due to lack of use of vehicle
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Both front floor sections have excessive corrosion
Corrosion appearing at both rear subframe front mounts
Front tyres worn on edges
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
unable to see inner brake pads †brake pipes corroded †corrosion to both drivers and passangers floor
(1) Hole in floor on n/s/f pass footwell †(2)Slight play both rear wheels †(3)Both rear tyres cracking †(4)F to R brake pipe off side starting to rust †
How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?
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A5 XSY is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 A5 XSY, 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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What year was A5 XSY registered?
A5 XSY is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is A5 XSY safe to buy?
The MOT history for A5 XSY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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