MOT Status
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80,837 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak ()
Front floor becoming corroded
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front and both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside front and offside and nearside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front and offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear tyre walls cracking .
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Hazard warning switch inoperative Switch stuck on . (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded behind wheel arch cover . (1.1.11 (c))
Rear tyre walls cracking .
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
rear tyres perished/cracked around edges of tread
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
rear tyres perished/cracked around edges of tread
1. Slight damage to front windscreen.
2. Unable to inspect outer sills fully as plastic covers fitted.
3. Nearside front tyre wearing low on outside edge.
4. Rear brake pads wearing low.
5. Slight wear in nearside and offside rear hubs.
1/unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers
slight play in n/s and o/s rear hubs unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers
1. Front brake pads becoming worn, near limits. 2. Front and rear brake discs becoming corroded.
1. Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge. 2. Slight play in nearside and offside rear suspension. 3. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
1. Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge. 2. Slight play in nearside and offside rear suspension. 3. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?
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A17 TEW is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 2005 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 53,601 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 A17 TEW, 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 21 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was A17 TEW registered?
A17 TEW is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 April 2005.
Is A17 TEW safe to buy?
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