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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake performance unable to be tested parking brake inop or faulty (1.2.1 (g))
Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn thin close to legal limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded before flexi and above subframe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe before flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroded at bottom rear of inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to wear blocks (5.2.3 (e))
Horn not working when operating horn main beam comes on (7.7 (a))
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))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers split (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded before flexi and above subframe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe before flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroded at bottom rear of inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to wear blocks (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
air suspension fault on dash
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded at rear of wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded at rear of wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear,TREAD OK (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear,TREAD OK (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
fuel tank mounting straps corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Tie bar outer. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Tie bar outer. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn inner edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Front Tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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S888 ALS is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
Across all 2005 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 75,379 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 Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S888 ALS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 21 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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S888 ALS is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 21 March 2005.
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