MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,483 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all brake pipes covered with grease, appear ok at time of test.
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive FLUID LEAK IN FRONT OF REAR OFFSIDE WHEEL (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Central Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes are greased up and under sealed (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing of age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play To steering rack (2.2.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Of age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive In front of wheel is wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FUEL PIPES GREASED
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR GREASED (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR GREASED (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear 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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
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))
Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
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))
Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam vertical bush (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam vertical bush (2.5.A.1a)
brake pipes greased
corrosion on front and rear suspention
slight play on nearside steering rack end
slight play on offside rear fulcum pin
slight play on offside track rod end
slight play in rear diff bearings
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
slight play in rear diff bearings
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
2x rear tyres worn on outside
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
o/s reverse light out
play in 2x diff
2x rear tyres worn on outside
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Offside Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
o/s reverse light out
play in 2x diff
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
handbrake cables starting to rust
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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R4 GXK is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
Across all 2000 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 71,281 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 R4 GXK, 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 26 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R4 GXK is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 January 2000.
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