MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,729 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear coil spring corroded both coil springs (2.4.C.1b)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear both rear brake discs ecessively corroded
Rear coil spring corroded both coil springs (2.4.C.1b)
both front brake discs excessively corroded
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Gear shifter worn & insecure
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?
Based on 236,376 MOT tests across 12,687 vehicles.
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K88 HES is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Purple with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 K88 HES, 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 K88 HES registered?
K88 HES is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 22 January 1998.
Is K88 HES safe to buy?
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