MOT Status
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87,961 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake fluid low warning displayed on dash but physical level correct
engine management lamp illuminated but not a testable item at this age of vehicle
gearbox fault indicated on dashboard display
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
EML light illuminating but not a testable item at this vehicle's age
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
corrosion to rear discs...front pads low...o/s/f bottom ball joint boot split...corrosion to rear sub frame...corrosion to exhaust...corrosion to rear fley hose unions...corrosion to front discs
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?
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W443 BAC is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 W443 BAC, 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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What year was W443 BAC registered?
W443 BAC is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 4 May 2000.
Is W443 BAC safe to buy?
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