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Front to rear of vehicle has areas of corrosion and underseal.
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front inner sill (behind the mud flap - seen from underneath) corroded through and rear inner sill corroded through - marked with white chalk. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill/front of the rear wheel arch corroded through - marked with white chalk. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front to rear of vehicle has areas of corrosion and underseal.
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Brake cable damaged front to rear (1.1.15 (a))
Brake cable damaged n/s/r to o/s/r (1.1.15 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
coolaant low,possible leak and bottle insecure
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?
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E9 OVO is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 E9 OVO, 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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E9 OVO is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 December 1996.
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