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Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both rear inner UJs worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Rear subframe slightly corroded
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front crossmember excessively corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Across front crossmember. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg excessively corroded by subframe mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Across front crossmember and by union on o/s/f flexible pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Catalyst casing corroded through and blowing. (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg excessively corroded by subframe mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Excessive play in both bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Slight play in universal joint. (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear end of sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside and slightly out of shape. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing broken. (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear end of sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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 cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
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)
o/s/r sub frame bush has play
Nail in offside rear tyre
advancing under body corrosion
front metal brake pipe corroding
nearside front flexi brake hose slightly chaffed
nearside front floor corroded
n/s/f floor rusting
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Engine warning light on.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front floor corroding.
Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak rear diff
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
some play in rear suspension bushes
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
some play in rear suspension bushes
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)
someplay in both rear drive shaft u.j s
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
someplay in both rear drive shaft u.j s
play nearside rear hub
play offside rear hub
rear tyres worn on inside edges
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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RF52 UPG is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2003 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 61,442 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 RF52 UPG, 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 23 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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RF52 UPG is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 10 January 2003.
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