MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,003 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
chassis heavily corroded and rotten at the rear
most brake pipes have varied amounts of corrosion on them
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
chassis heavily corroded and rotten at the rear
most brake pipes have varied amounts of corrosion on them
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
General underbody corrosion
Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
one exhaust hanger broken
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion on brake pipes.!!!
nearside front headlamp requires attention.!!!
signs of movement on rear wheel bearings.!!!
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion on brake pipes.!!!
nearside front headlamp requires attention.!!!
signs of movement on rear wheel bearings.!!!
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside & nearside front floor well braces corroded excessively (Outside of any prescribed area).
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?
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W988 GBT is a 2000 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 W988 GBT, 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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W988 GBT is a 2000 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 5 May 2000.
Is W988 GBT safe to buy?
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