Jaguar XK8 MOT Results

Registered in 2000
69.2% pass rate
from 614 tests in 2021
(28% better than other 2000 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2000 cars and highlighted areas where the Jaguar XK8 is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.8% fail on Suspension (36% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.6% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.81% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.33% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.16% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.5% fail on Sub-frames
      • 1.1% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (200% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.98% fail on Anti-roll bars (74% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.33% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.16% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.16% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.65% fail on Springs (77% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Coil springs (76% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on Coil spring (75% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.49% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.16% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 9.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 9.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 9.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 7.3% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.65% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.16% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.16% fail on Oxygen sensor
    • 0.16% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.16% fail on Other leaks
  • 8.5% fail on Brakes (36% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (110% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system (110% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 3.3% fail on Brake performance (56% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.16% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.81% fail on Service brake performance (73% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.81% fail on Rbt (72% better than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.81% fail on Service brake performance (67% better than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.65% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.65% fail on Rbt
          • 0.65% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.33% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.33% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (86% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Rbt (sp) (86% better than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 2.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.49% fail on Mechanical brake components (78% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.49% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.33% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.33% fail on Lever
    • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.16% fail on Master cylinder
  • 7.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (49% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamps (67% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp (69% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.33% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.98% fail on Stop lamp (75% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.65% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.65% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.65% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.65% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (8 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.49% fail on Switch
    • 0.33% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.33% fail on Horn
  • 4.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (51% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.16% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.16% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 1.1% fail on Chassis
      • 1.1% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.49% fail on Exhaust system (86% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Floor (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Seats
      • 0.49% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.33% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.16% fail on Pipe
      • 0.16% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.16% fail on Transmission
      • 0.16% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.16% fail on Joints
    • 0.16% fail on Cabs
      • 0.16% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 4.1% fail on Visibility (48% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Wipers (52% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Washers
  • 3.7% fail on Tyres
    • 2.0% fail on Condition
    • 1.8% fail on Tread depth
  • 2.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.98% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.98% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.81% fail on Steering (79% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Steering linkage components (79% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Track rod end (75% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.16% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.16% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.16% fail on Universal joint
  • 0.49% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.49% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.16% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.16% fail on Attachment

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