MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,869 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
underside of vehicle corroded but not considered excessive
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along front cross member (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along front cross member (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along front cross member (1.1.11 (c))
Front tyres cracked in tread and on sidewalls
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front seat unable to tilt forward
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
advise on all coil springs corroded
advise play in steering rack inner joints
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint Inner and outer (2.4.G.4b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint Inner and outer (2.4.G.4b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear diff has slight play on offside bearing.
Small coolant leak.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Rear diff has slight play on offside bearing.
Small coolant leak.
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
nearside rear and offside rear inner sills have slight corrosion
Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
nearside front passengers seat won't tilt forward
nearside rear and offside rear inner sills have slight corrosion
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Evidence of weepage at nearside rear brake flexi pipe
Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?
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XKV 891X is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1996 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 86,897 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 XKV 891X, 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 30 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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XKV 891X is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 December 1996.
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