MOT Status
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44,154 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
general corrosion on under side of vehicle
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
condensation in n/s headlamp
both rear brake discs worn and pitted
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
both rear brake discs worn and pitted
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?
Based on 236,376 MOT tests across 12,687 vehicles.
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BG55 CHN is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 BG55 CHN, 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 BG55 CHN registered?
BG55 CHN is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 September 2005.
Is BG55 CHN safe to buy?
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