MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,143 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure treads lifting and cracking (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (5.2.6)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded across front (from abs pump to offside)(two pipes) (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear up under offside front wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear crushed (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst holed (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure treads lifting and cracking (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill area (5.2.6)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
both rear tyres cracking and slightly out of shape
general corrosion to all areas under vehicle
several area covered by trim panel therefore unable to fully assess the structural integrity of all areas
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system corroded
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)
Front and rear coil springs heavily corroded
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust system corroded
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front and rear coil springs heavily corroded
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake pipes corroded
rear discs corroded
slight play in front ball joints
BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED
BRAKE PIPES CORRODED
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)
brake pipes corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED
BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE AND PERRISHED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE
SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR HUB UNITS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both rear tyres getting low
Various brake pipes starting too corrode
Wipers starting too striek
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Both rear tyres getting low
Various brake pipes starting too corrode
Wipers starting too striek
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
nearside front tyre worn uneven on inside edge of tyre both rear tyres on tread bars 2m slight play in both rear hub units
How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?
Based on 236,376 MOT tests across 12,687 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B9 XKB is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 B9 XKB, 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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B9 XKB is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 3 October 1996.
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