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Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside/nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside/nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s off/s front and also perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s off/s front upper bush’s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s off/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s off/s rear also perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal N/S/F + O/S/F + N/S/R + O/S/R/ (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor panel corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp projects a poor beam image
Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Wiring insecure (1.6 (d))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Slight free play detected at wheel
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Slight free play detected at both rear wheels - possible universal joints
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear chassis legs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged Wire broken at sensor (1.6 (d))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor panel corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp projects a poor beam image
Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Wiring insecure (1.6 (d))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working Bulb holder insecure - PRS (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Slight free play detected at wheel
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Slight free play detected at both rear wheels - possible universal joints
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear chassis legs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Both headlamps project poor beam images
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Insecure (1.6 (d))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill, around jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
Slight free play detected at both rear wheels (suspect drive shaft universal joints)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged Above front cross-member chafed excessively (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))
Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear towards front (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both headlamps project poor beam images
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Insecure (1.6 (d))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill, around jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
Slight free play detected at both rear wheels (suspect drive shaft universal joints)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion above subframe mounting (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion above subframe mounting (6.1.B.2)
Sigh sigh corrosion both sills
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nail in rear tyre
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nail in rear tyre
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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XKZ 1475 is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 XKZ 1475, 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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XKZ 1475 is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 18 November 1996.
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