MOT Status
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82,506 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively n/s o/s rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
slight corrosion nearside front floor pan
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.6.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Covers fitted to both outer sills not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play inner steering rack (2.2.B.1f)
hazard switch working but incomplete
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Covers fitted to both outer sills not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play inner steering rack (2.2.B.1f)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
EML on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
corroded hole in passenger side floor
play in both rear driveshafts
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
water ingress in nearside headlamp assembly but not affecting light output
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
water ingress in nearside headlamp assembly but not affecting light output
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front brake discs slightly worn and pitted. Advise discs are replaced soon
Hazard switch sticks
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Slight play at nearside rear wheel
Slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint
Unable to see front inner brake pads clearly. Please inspect
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
slight wear and pitting of both front brake discs
How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?
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R5 XKG is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 2005 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 53,601 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 R5 XKG, 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 21 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was R5 XKG registered?
R5 XKG is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 March 2005.
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