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ExpiredMileage
73,235 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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exhaust corroded
front bumper damaged
play in nearside rear wheel bearing
rear suspension cradle corroded
underside of vehicle corroded
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
exhaust corroded
front bumper damaged
play in nearside rear wheel bearing
rear suspension cradle corroded
underside of vehicle corroded
brake pipes corroded
exhaust corroded
play in nearside rear bearing
slight play in nearside front track rod end
underside of vehicle corroded
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
brake pipes corroded
exhaust corroded
play in nearside rear bearing
slight play in nearside front track rod end
underside of vehicle corroded
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside reverse lamp in-op
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
exhaust system corroded
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
underside of vehicle corroded
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
exhaust system corroded
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
underside of vehicle corroded
exhaust system corroded
underside of vehicle corroded
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
exhaust system corroded
underside of vehicle corroded
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing behind subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing behind subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front tyres wearing on edges
rear axle corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
rear axle corroded
n/side rear tyre wearing low
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
all tyres wearing close to legal limits †slight corrosion to front brake discs
How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?
Based on 236,376 MOT tests across 12,687 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W181 MBD is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.
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 W181 MBD, 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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W181 MBD is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 16 March 2000.
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