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75,902 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner corrosion around seal
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner corrosion around seal
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under radiator (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in crossmember mounting (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer chassis leg behind subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Nearside and offside weld repair inadequate (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in crossmember mounting (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Outer chassis leg (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer chassis leg behind subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
all tyres deteriorated
corrosion underside/chassis
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear outer sill corrosion
Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded along front under radiator (3.6.B.2c)
both front floor pans corroded
both front floor pans corroded
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?
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J888 MCD is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 J888 MCD, 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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J888 MCD is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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