MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,276 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WITHIN 30CM OF SUSPENSION MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WITHIN 30CM OF SUSPENSION MOUNTINGS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ALL TYRES WORN BALD ON INNER EDGES
NEARSIDE REAR EXHAUST CLIP BROKEN
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER SILLS & FLOOR PANS (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald raised inner edge 255/40 R19 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald raised inner edge 285/35 R19 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald raised inner edge 255/40 R19 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald raised inner edge 285/35 R19 (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sill sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))
corrosion various sections outside prescribed areas
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength turret hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
fuel pipes rusty
under body general corrosion
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear indicators faded. free play in nearside front wheel bearing.
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
O/S/F UNDERTRAY RUBBING BRAKE PIPE
REAR DISCS IN POOR CONDITION
RUSTED FLOOR PANS BOTH SIDES (FRONT)
VEHICLE HAS BEEN STANDING ?
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion in both reinforcing plates in both front floors
corrosion on both rear chassis rails around rear axle sub frame mountings
corrosion starting on front to rear metal brake pipe
plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
corrosion in both reinforcing plates in both front floors
corrosion on both rear chassis rails around rear axle sub frame mountings
corrosion starting on front to rear metal brake pipe
plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
corrosion starting around rear subframe mounting areas
cut in tread of nearside rear tyre
ADVISE;SOME PLAY IN O/S/R SUSPENSION MOUNTING
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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K100 SOL is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Beige with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 K100 SOL, 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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K100 SOL is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 August 1998.
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