MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,074 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front floor slightly corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front floor slightly corroded
Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
centre section of exhaust corroded
Both front tyres starting to perish and crack
Both front tyres worn on inner edges
Both rear driveshafts have slight play in joints
Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear light cluster damaged
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear light cluster damaged
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
horn only working on one sounder.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all four road tyres wearing heavily on inside edges.
Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?
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V989 VAG is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 V989 VAG, 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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V989 VAG is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 January 2000.
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