MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,252 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake, steering and suspension components are showing some rust.
Coil spring corroded Both rear springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight exhaust blow from mid box. (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded both front coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside slight scraping noise on rotation recommend investigation
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
general under body corrosion
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL VISIBLE BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT COILS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR COILS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system cross over brake pipes radiator area (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
ALL BRAKE DISCS SURFACE CORROSION
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL VISIBLE BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT COILS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR COILS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION
HAND BRAKE ONLY JUST MEETS REQUIREMENTS MAY REQUIRE SERVICING OR ADJUSTMENT
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Slight Oil Leak From Power Steering Rack
o/s headlamp output poor
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
heavy surface corrosion to rear exhaust system
slight damage to offside outer sill
surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs
How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?
Based on 236,376 MOT tests across 12,687 vehicles.
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BBZ 5608 is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 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 BBZ 5608, 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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BBZ 5608 is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 22 October 1996.
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