MOT Status
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66,289 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe attachment brackets/mountings both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both sides rear subframe brackets both sides rusted / rusting , needing attn. sooner than later
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs . discoloured , glazed, rusted./ rusting (3.5.1i)
fuel filter bracket rusted/ rusting , needs attn. sooner than later
rear subframe mount brackets not cracked . only rusting
start of rust on both sides rear subframe anchorage area on chassis members
Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting cracked rear both sides subframe main anchorage bracket bodies rusted / rusting , attn. reqd sooner than later (2.4.G.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs . discoloured , glazed, rusted./ rusting (3.5.1i)
fuel filter bracket rusted/ rusting , needs attn. sooner than later
rear subframe mount brackets not cracked . only rusting
start of rust on both sides rear subframe anchorage area on chassis members
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
condensation in lens of nsf headlamp
surface corrosion on rear axle beam and components
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (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)
condensation in lens of nsf headlamp
surface corrosion on rear axle beam and components
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear tyres worn thin on edges
BOTH REAR TYRES ON 1.6MM LIMIT ON INNER EDGES - RECOMMEND REPLACEMNET
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
inner arch covers fitted
play in rear drive shaft universal joints - part of suspension system
rear subframe mounts corroded
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
BOTH REAR TYRES ON 1.6MM LIMIT ON INNER EDGES - RECOMMEND REPLACEMNET
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
inner arch covers fitted
play in rear drive shaft universal joints - part of suspension system
rear subframe mounts corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?
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G8 XKE is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 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 G8 XKE, 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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What year was G8 XKE registered?
G8 XKE is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 26 February 1997.
Is G8 XKE safe to buy?
The MOT history for G8 XKE shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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