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93,707 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear broken bolt in split rim
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear bald inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
cataloy on n/s/f sill
play in both headlamps
Headlamp levelling device inoperative detached at n/s/r (4.1.5 (a))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear broken bolt in split rim
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear bald inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
cataloy on n/s/f sill
play in both headlamps
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded at double skin joint (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill corroded at jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn, advise replace asap (5.3.4 (a) (i))
holes/ corrosion to nearside front floor, not in a prescribed area
nearside rear inner sill corroded/ poor
slight leak at steering rack
Nearside Front floor holed but not within the perscribed area
Offside Front steering rack arm has slight play
slight exhaust leak from both cats
various amounts of corrosion under vehicle
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front floor holed but not within the perscribed area
Offside Front steering rack arm has slight play
slight exhaust leak from both cats
various amounts of corrosion under vehicle
nearside front floor corroding
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))
offside front seat belt buckle cover damaged
slight play at rear drive shaft universal joints
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))
nearside front floor corroding
offside front seat belt buckle cover damaged
slight play at rear drive shaft universal joints
Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. not locking out (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. not locking out (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Oil leak Suspect oil filter
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Seat belt buckle plastic broken.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear tyres on 3mm
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nail in offside front tyre
both front tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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YX53 YXK is a 2003 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2003 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 61,442 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 YX53 YXK, 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 23 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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YX53 YXK is a 2003 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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