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(underside of vehicle and suspension heavily undersealed)
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (outer sill) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (bottom ball joint cover split and slight play) (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (subframe mounting point) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (3.0mm) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (3.0mm) (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (high level stop lamp) (4.3.1 (a) (i))
play in both inner half shaft pinion joints
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (inner and outer sill holed, marked with crayon) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
(underside of vehicle and suspension heavily undersealed)
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (outer sill) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (bottom ball joint cover split and slight play) (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (unable to adjust) (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (subframe mounting point) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (3.0mm) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (3.0mm) (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (high level stop lamp) (4.3.1 (a) (i))
play in both inner half shaft pinion joints
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL black under seal (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Central Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture UNDER RADIATOR (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP+ROCKERS+POWER STEERING (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting ON THE SEAL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (copper slip) (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underneath (6.1.B.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
slight corrosion to both front floors
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
slight corrosion to both front floors
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake discs pitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
both front tyres worn on edges
condition of front tyres
noise/rattle from rear
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front brake discs pitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
both front tyres worn on edges
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X8 EPS is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
Across all 2004 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 59,923 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 X8 EPS, 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 22 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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X8 EPS is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 11 November 2004.
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