MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,894 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front section of front to rear brake pipe corroded to excess inner wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch near subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play top bush (2.2.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor section corroded to excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded to excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded to excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rubber perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side walls cracked through to canvass (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrsion to sill and floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear mount for rear beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Emissions not tested lambda to high poor engine running (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bolt on strengthening bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear in clips (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
general corrosion underbody
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
body condition poor
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
body condition poor
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
abs light flickered on during test and went off
weep from coolant hose from expansion bottle
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
weep from coolant hose from expansion bottle
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
very deep cracks in osf tyre tread/not showing cords
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
very deep cracks in osf tyre tread/not showing cords
nsf floor pan corroded not prescribed area
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Movement in both front shock absorber lower bushes.
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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W526 BJN is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 W526 BJN, 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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W526 BJN is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 5 April 2000.
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