MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,676 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust system is rusty
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear metal fuel lines and brake pipes are rusty
Slight engine oil leak
Slight weep from the power steering rack
Thermostat coolant pipe seems to be perished
Exhaust system is rusty
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear metal fuel lines and brake pipes are rusty
Slight engine oil leak
Slight weep from the power steering rack
Thermostat coolant pipe seems to be perished
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Covers impede parts of the inspection.
Edge of brake pedal rubber worn.
Nearside rear floor panel corroding around blanking grommets.
Offside and nearside door mirror glasses discolouring.
Slight play in offside front suspension upper wishbone front bush.
Very slight play in nearside front suspension lower ball joint.
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Condensation on offside headlamp.
Covers impede parts of the inspection.
Edge of brake pedal rubber worn.
Nearside rear floor panel corroding around blanking grommets.
Offside and nearside door mirror glasses discolouring.
Rear of offside and nearside outer sill panels corroding.
Slight play in nearside front suspension lower ball joint.
Slight play in offside front suspension upper wishbone front bush.
Brake pedal rubber worn.
Covers impede parts of the inspection.
Nearside rear floor panel corroding around blanking grommet.
Nearside rear tyre worn down to 2.0mm.
Offside rear chassis rail/floor panel corroding by rear suspesnion mounting point.
Slight play in offside front and nearside front anti-roll bar vertical links.
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal rubber worn.
Covers impede parts of the inspection.
Nearside rear floor panel corroding around blanking grommet.
Nearside rear tyre worn down to 2.0mm.
Offside rear chassis rail/floor panel corroding by rear suspesnion mounting point.
Slight play in offside front and nearside front anti-roll bar vertical links.
Both rear tyre worn and few cuts
Covers impede parts of the inspection
N/S wing mirror slightly loose
Slight play on both rear drive shaft outer UJ
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Both rear tyre worn and few cuts
Covers impede parts of the inspection
N/S wing mirror slightly loose
O/S/F brake pads worn low
Slight play on both rear drive shaft outer UJ
Covers impede parts of the inspection.
Front brake pads worn low.
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge
N/S/F tyre worn almost devoid of visable tread on inner edge
N/S/F tyre worn low
O/S/F inside wheel rim slight bend
O/S/F tyre worn low on inner edge
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Slight play on both front anti roll bar rubber bushes
Slight play on both front lower suspension arm ball joints
Slight stone chip to the windscreen
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Both front floor pans are corroded.
Slight lift in both front suspension lower arm ball joints.
Slight play in o/s/f anti-roll bar link.
Slight roughness in n/s/f wheel bearing.
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
off side and near side front floors corroded
A.Slight leak from power steering onto front sub frame rubber mounting. †B.Slight rust on both side front floor panels. †C.Slight rust on O/S rear chassis near sub frame mounting.
Nearside Rear Front drive shaft coupling has slight play in a universal joint bearing (2.4.G.6b)
Both front tyres are starting to wear on the inner edges.
There is a nail in the off side rear tyre.
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K8 XKY is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 K8 XKY, 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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K8 XKY is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 June 1998.
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