MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,481 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor needes welding (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded at rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded at rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Coolant leak
Oil leak
engine smoke
front tyres worn on edges
oil leaks
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
engine smoke
front tyres worn on edges
o/s/f seat adjuster not working
oil leaks
Slight play in n/s/f lower swivel joint.
oil leaks
play in both rear w/bearings
slight ex blow o/s font pipe
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
oil leaks
play in both rear w/bearings
slight ex blow o/s font pipe
Movement in both rear hubs. Slight blow from o/s/f exhaust. n/s/f outer wheel rim damaged. Movement in n/s/f lower swivel joint. Movement in n/s/f antiroll bar bush.
n/s/f floor and rear chassis areas starting to corroded. Windscreen damaged.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Movement in both rear hubs. Slight blow from o/s/f exhaust. n/s/f outer wheel rim damaged. Movement in n/s/f lower swivel joint. Movement in n/s/f antiroll bar bush.
n/s/f floor and rear chassis areas starting to corroded. Windscreen damaged.
Wear in o/s of steering rack. o/s/r sill damaged. Movement detected in rear hubs. Rear axle bushes breaking away. Windscreen damaged. Knock detected in n/s/r but no movement found.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Wear in o/s of steering rack. o/s/r sill damaged. Movement detected in rear hubs. Rear axle bushes breaking away. Windscreen damaged. Knock detected in n/s/r but no movement found.
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
slight misting to o/s head lamp.
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?
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D5 BEG is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 D5 BEG, 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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D5 BEG is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 16 May 1997.
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