MOT Status
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154,385 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Under 3 mm (275/35R19) (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Under 3 mm (275/35R19) (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill riser (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes perishing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (subframe mounting) (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion sill riser (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes perishing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (subframe mounting) (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
corrosion in nsf floor
corrosion started in n/s + o/s rear chassis
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both front floors corroded
condensation in nearside headlamp
low performance from nearside handbrake
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear anti roll bar link pin bushes perishing, in poor condition.
o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge.
o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
corrosion to nearside front to rear metal brake pipe partialy covered in sealant.
drivers door mirror loose.
offside front brake hose furrel heavily corroded unable to inspect fully recommend replacement.
offside front to rear metal brake pipe clips in poor condition.
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside steering rack end has slight play
nearside rear lower hub joint has play, unable to find RFR
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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GAV 795W is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.7%.
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 GAV 795W, 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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GAV 795W is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 17 March 2001.
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