MOT Status
ValidMileage
67,638 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring corroded All 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Floor panels and previous welded repairs are coated in selear and underseal
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Coil spring corroded All 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Floor panels and previous welded repairs are coated in selear and underseal
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded light corrosion on coils springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
floor panels and previous welded repairs are coated in sealer and underseal
Coil spring corroded light corrosion on coils springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
floor panels and previous welded repairs are coated in sealer and underseal
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear lamp lens is cracked but does not effect emitted lamp quality
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2454518 on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear lamp lens is cracked but does not effect emitted lamp quality
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
general under body corrosion
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced borderline pass (6.1.1 (c) (i))
general under body corrosion
mot test carried out in wet conditions
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
play in rear wheel bearings
mot test carried out in wet conditions
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
corrosion to off side front floor
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
advise surface corrosion on offside front lower floor area
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?
Based on 236,376 MOT tests across 12,687 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L40 CHA is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 L40 CHA, 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 L40 CHA registered?
L40 CHA is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 6 November 1998.
Is L40 CHA safe to buy?
The MOT history for L40 CHA shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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