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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal various (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective temp repair (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective temp repair (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective temp repair (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front 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 has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective temp repair (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
rear exhaust bracket broken but not insecure
slight play in offside front wheel bearing
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
rear exhaust bracket broken but not insecure
slight play in offside front wheel bearing
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front to rear fuel lines corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
front to rear fuel lines corroded
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)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
Both front tyres wearing on inner edge
N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Both front tyres wearing on inner edge
N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Surface rust on the underside of the vehicle
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
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H20 LED is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.
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 H20 LED, 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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H20 LED is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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