MOT Status
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168,718 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, but not seriously weakened
Underbody structure & Prescribed areas corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Front cross member/ Radiator mount corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened
Underbody structure & Prescribed areas corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Front cross member/ Radiator mount corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened
Underbody structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front cross member/ Radiator mount corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened
Underbody structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Body structure (inner sills) is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Body structure (inner sills) is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened
Body structure corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security - Nearside Sill
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
Front radiator support bracket heavily corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside front to back brake pipes corroded
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear outer sill heavily corroded
Offside front to back brake pipes corroded
lots of corrosion underneath vehicle
surface corrosion on front and rear brake discs
Nearside Front floor heavily corroded through in to vehicle
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight play at 2 front track rod ends.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
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SV53 YVL is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 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 SV53 YVL, 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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SV53 YVL is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 13 November 2003.
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