MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,189 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing behind subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))
Hazard warning switch faulty sticking (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to centre join (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear light cluster damaged
Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside and offside rear floors gromits fallen out (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front tyres worn on inner edges
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Screw in n/s/r tyre
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n/s and o/s centre to intermediate join (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to centre join (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s in front of spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately mounting bracket (2.4.A.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately mounting bracket (2.4.A.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
heavily undersealed
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
condensation in both headlights
front tyres worn on inside edge
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s front passenger floor corroded through
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
n/s front passenger floor corroded through
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
both front floor pans corroded
o/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
o/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear mumber plate slightly distorted
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DJZ 9885 is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Beige with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 DJZ 9885, 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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DJZ 9885 is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 24 January 1997.
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