MOT Status
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99,215 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
both front tyres badly worn on outter edges
o/s rear lower suspension joint has slight play in it
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres badly worn on outter edges
o/s rear lower suspension joint has slight play in it
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
engine light on on dash
n/s front brake pads getting low
n/s front footwell corroeded and holed not percribed area
o/s front footwell heavley corroeded
o/s front steering rack slight play
o/s front too rear metal brake pipe corroeded
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
n/s and o/s rear wheel bearings slight play
rear number plate detorating
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?
Based on 236,376 MOT tests across 12,687 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RX51 VXA is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 RX51 VXA, 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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What year was RX51 VXA registered?
RX51 VXA is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 September 2001.
Is RX51 VXA safe to buy?
The MOT history for RX51 VXA shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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