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120,583 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak ()
Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch .... behind coil spring/shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Right exhaust = 1.08 / Left exhaust = 1.02 Overall emissions = 1.05 (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Temporary repair made to silencer (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Coolant leak Front of engine ()
Offside Rear Coolant leak Rear of engine ()
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust system insecure both rear clamps broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear slight play in wheel bearing
Offside front floor to sill holed and corroded
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear slight play in wheel bearing
Offside front floor to sill holed and corroded
both front coil springs corroding
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside front tyre wearing inner edg
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
engine has misfire
front brake discs worn
front tyres wearing on edges
nearside and offside front floors corroded
parking brake cable corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
EML(ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT) on
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
front brake discs wearing
slight indentations in both rear tyre inner walls
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
n/s/f tyre inner edge lumpy
o/s/f tyre inner edge lumpy
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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BF51 YBR is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
Across all 2001 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 69,640 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 BF51 YBR, 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 25 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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BF51 YBR is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 3 September 2001.
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