MOT Status
ValidMileage
134,334 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
both outer sills corroding
corrosion holes n/s/f floor not in prescribed area
n/s/f fog lamp damaged
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
corrosion holes n/s/f floor not in prescribed area
n/s/f fog lamp damaged
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
brake fluid level low
fluid leak rear axle area
rot setting n/s front floor
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
brake fluid level low
fluid leak rear axle area
rot setting n/s front floor
N/S/H/LAMP POOR PATTERN WITHIN LIMITS T/O/TEST
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)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
F/DISCS WORN UNABLE TO VIEW F/REAR PADS CORROSION STARTING BOTH REAR BOX SECTIONS ALSO O/S/F/FLOOR TREAT ASAP
How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RGK 42P is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
Across all 1996 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 86,897 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 RGK 42P, 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 30 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was RGK 42P registered?
RGK 42P is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 28 November 1996.
Is RGK 42P safe to buy?
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