MOT Status
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115,726 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
front x members corroded
offside front and rear seat belt casings damaged
vehicle generally corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
under side heavily under sealed
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength both sllis to under sills split (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
under side heavily under sealed
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
under body under sealed
welding covered up not possible to inspect properly
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
under body under sealed
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting N/S/F under outer corroded and hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting N/S/R under outer corroded and hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe slightly corroded rear to front (3.6.B.2c)
Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (4.1.E.1)
rear brake binding both side (3.7.B.1)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort both side (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
o/s/r dif seal leaking slightly
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
N/S/F & O/S/F wiper blades slightly smearing windscreen
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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NJ51 LFX is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
Across all 2001 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 69,640 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 NJ51 LFX, 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 25 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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NJ51 LFX is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 2001.
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