MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,646 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Lower arches corroded
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced has had some repairs and all areas covered in thick wax (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Lower subframe mount bush sl split
Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
underside of vehicle and components covered in underseal. sl. corrosion evident
Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both have no pattern (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 38% (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Coolant leak boiling out expansion tank cap ()
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front tyre cut in sidewall not too cords
Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
fuel filter corroded
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
prop shaft donut splitting
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
n/s front floor section holed
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
n/s front floor section holed
ADATIVE DAMPING FAULT
GEARBOX FAULT INTERNAL BRAEK DOWN
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?
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W688 HBJ is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 W688 HBJ, 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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W688 HBJ is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 9 March 2000.
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