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76,200 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
underbody corrosion towards rear
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))
slight engine oil leak
slight play in n/s o/s rear outer UJs
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake disc pitted and scored
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake disc pitted and scored
Offside Front Brake disc pitted and scored
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake disc pitted and scored
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
BOTH FRONT TYRE WORN FROM IN SIDE.
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
BOTH FRONT TYRE WORN FROM IN SIDE.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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KR55 FMU is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
Across all 2005 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 53,601 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 KR55 FMU, 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 21 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was KR55 FMU registered?
KR55 FMU is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 December 2005.
Is KR55 FMU safe to buy?
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