MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,180 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Vehicle underside coated in underseal/waxoil
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge, tread depth ok
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill. ok under finger and thumb pressure (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge but tread depth ok
inner sills and underside heavily waxed.
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge, tread depth ok
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill. ok under finger and thumb pressure (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge but tread depth ok
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
inner sills and underside heavily waxed.
Nearside Rear sill has slight corrosion inner and outer
Front both front tyres lower tread on inside edges
Nearside Rear corrosion on left rear outer sill
brake pipes heavily waxed over
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front both front tyres lower tread on inside edges
Nearside Rear corrosion on left rear outer sill
brake pipes heavily waxed over
all brake pipes heavy wax oil
slight play nsf wheel bearing
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill next to rear axle mtg point (6.1.B.2)
all brake pipes heavy wax oil
slight play nsf wheel bearing
brake pipes covered with waxoil
n/s & o/s outer sill rusty/weak o/s only just passable
rear brake % low
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
all brake pipes waxed
osr sill corroded light
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
light corrosion to brake pipes under radiator
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s floor corroded not within prescribed area
How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?
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M888 MWJ is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
Across all 1996 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 86,897 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 M888 MWJ, 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 30 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was M888 MWJ registered?
M888 MWJ is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 7 November 1996.
Is M888 MWJ safe to buy?
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