MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,301 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation filled (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front load creaking noise coming from one of steering or track rod end joints when vehicle is raised or lowered (jacked)
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 inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective both sides 2nd from rear hangers (6.1.2 (a))
Rear all rear chassis and suspension components have been heavily coated with black underseal. some uncoated sections look corroded but unable to gain access to inspect with hand or tool (lack of space)
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed /very soft (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation filled (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front load creaking noise coming from one of steering or track rod end joints when vehicle is raised or lowered (jacked)
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 inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective both sides 2nd from rear hangers (6.1.2 (a))
Rear all rear chassis and suspension components have been heavily coated with black underseal. some uncoated sections look corroded but unable to gain access to inspect with hand or tool (lack of space)
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Both Rear sub frame bushes deteriorated
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle underside corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Hazard warning switch inoperative Stuck on (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Both Rear sub frame bushes deteriorated
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle underside corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
under body corroded in areas
Nearside Rear sub frame bush not sat correctly in sub frame
Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear sub frame bush not sat correctly in sub frame
Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
under body corroded in areas
Brake pipe slightly corroded Main pipes to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front tyre walls & shoulders cracked & perished
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit On inner edges of both front (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Main pipes to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front tyre walls & shoulders cracked & perished
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit On inner edges of both front (4.1.E.1)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front (3.6.B.4e)
Engine covers fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases offside catylist (7.1.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both front (2.7.2a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edges of both front (4.1.E.1)
coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front (3.6.B.4e)
Engine covers fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases offside catylist (7.1.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both front (2.7.2a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edges of both front (4.1.E.1)
coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)
Both front tyres wearing on inside edge.
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Both front tyres wearing on inside edge.
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
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)
Coolant leak
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
underbody corrosion +front floors
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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J666 XKB is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 J666 XKB, 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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J666 XKB is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 16 May 1997.
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