MOT Status
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131,627 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Floor corroded
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
both front tyres on limit
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
both front tyres on limit
n/s front tyre near limit on edges
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
n/s front tyre near limit on edges
n/s rear arch/sill corroding
slight foot brake travel
Front floor corroded
Horn weak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Slight play in o/s front inner steering rack end
Windscreen cracked outside of area
n/s screen cracked
number plates taped on
correctly spaced number plates stuck on before test
horn poor ;n/s front floor corroding ;customer changed plates at mot station before test
Front floor corroded
Front tyres wearing on inner edges.
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Offside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Rear axle slight leak
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)
Oil leak
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear drive shafts has slight play on the outer constant velocity joints.
oil leak
How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J8 EXX is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 J8 EXX, 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 J8 EXX registered?
J8 EXX is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 27 February 1997.
Is J8 EXX safe to buy?
The MOT history for J8 EXX shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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