MOT Status
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98,043 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin all around (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged both sides ABS rings corroded (1.6 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and also smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged both sides abs rings corroded (3.4.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides worn (4.1.E.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged both sides abs rings corroded (3.4.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides worn (4.1.E.1)
Front Body has slight corrosion foot-well area both sides corroded (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive borderline (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Body has slight corrosion both sill ends corroded (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Body has slight corrosion foot-well area both sides corroded (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive borderline (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Body has slight corrosion both sill ends corroded (6.1.B.2)
strong smell of petrol / petrol vapour under-bonnet area
Advise slight tyre wear on inner edges (front)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Coolant leak
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Coolant leak
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?
Based on 236,376 MOT tests across 12,687 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PG51 EFM is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 PG51 EFM, 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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PG51 EFM is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 17 November 2001.
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