MOT Status
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119,075 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM POWER STEERING PUMP.
SOME WEAR IN O/S OF POWER STEERING RACK AND PINION.
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
O/S AND N/S FRONT UNDER FRAMING HOLED BY CORROSION,IN AREA OF REINFORCING CROSS BRACE.
SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM POWER STEERING PUMP.
SOME WEAR IN O/S OF POWER STEERING RACK AND PINION.
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
corrosion hole in offside front underframe,but not in a prescribed area.
wear in offside of power steering rack and pinion.
O/S REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE.
SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM POWER STEERING PUMP.
WEAR IN O/S OF STEERING RACK
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
corrosion hole in o/s front underframe but not in a prescribed area.
wear in o/s of power steering rack and pinion.
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
deep corrosion on o/s and n/s rear chassis members.
o/s rear tyre badly worn on inner edge and nearing stage of replacement
wear in o/s of power steering rack.
Centre Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
deep corrosion on o/s and n/s rear chassis members.
o/s rear tyre badly worn on inner edge and nearing stage of replacement
wear in o/s of power steering rack.
CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE DISC SURFACES.
DEEP CORROSION ON O/S AND N/S REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS.
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
N/S FRONT UNDERFRAME HOLED BY CORROSION,BUT NOT IN A PRESCRIBED AREA.
PLAY IN N/S REAR HUB BEARINGS.
Engine poor running?misfire .?? . Emissions passed ok.
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Engine poor running?misfire .?? . Emissions passed ok.
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SKZ 656 is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
Across all 2000 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 71,281 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 SKZ 656, 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 26 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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SKZ 656 is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 May 2000.
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