MOT Status
ValidMileage
79,983 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill ends (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill ends (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill rear ends (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded 2x pipes ()
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe running along front lower cross member - seen from underside of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
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 Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?
Based on 236,376 MOT tests across 12,687 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JAG 553V is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1998 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 81,930 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 JAG 553V, 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 28 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was JAG 553V registered?
JAG 553V is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is JAG 553V safe to buy?
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