MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,438 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner/outer sills and rear heal plates corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside outer arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
all front and rear genral corrsion to all suspention components
Corrosion both sides of rear chassis, not considered excessive yet
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Corrosion both sides of rear chassis, not considered excessive yet
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
General Corrosion underneath
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
General corrosion underneath
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front exhaust mounting bolt sheared off
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake (1.1.15 (a))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general (6.1.1 (c) (i))
both rear brake ferrules corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front exhaust mounting bolt sheared off
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake (1.1.15 (a))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general (6.1.1 (c) (i))
both rear brake ferrules corroded
Handbrake applied indicator does not illuminate
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside floor holed but not in a prescribed area
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside floor holed but not in a prescribed area
Rear arches rusty
Rear bumper loose but not insecure
Rear impact support beam broken
Speedometer bulb flashes
heavily corroded underneath
vehicles lighting has a slight flicker to all bulbs
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Handbrake applied indicator does not illuminate
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside floor holed but not in a prescribed area
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside floor holed but not in a prescribed area
Rear arches rusty
Rear bumper loose but not insecure
Rear impact support beam broken
Speedometer bulb flashes
heavily corroded underneath
vehicles lighting has a slight flicker to all bulbs
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
car has slight underbody corrosion
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?
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L7 JXK is a 1998 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 L7 JXK, 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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L7 JXK is a 1998 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 3 August 1998.
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