Jaguar XK8 MOT Results

Registered in 2002
73.2% pass rate
from 676 tests in 2021
(41% better than other 2002 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 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Jaguar XK8 is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.3% fail on Suspension (44% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.4% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.89% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.15% fail on Suspension arm
    • 3.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.8% fail on Sub-frames (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.15% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.0% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.59% fail on Springs (84% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Coil springs (83% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.59% fail on Coil spring (83% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Anti-roll bars (87% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.15% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.59% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.30% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.15% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.30% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.15% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.15% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.15% fail on Suspension rod
  • 9.0% fail on Brakes (36% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (160% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Anti-lock braking system (190% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 3.7% fail on Brake performance (53% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (50% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.30% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.44% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.44% fail on Rbt
          • 0.30% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.15% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.30% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (85% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Rbt (sp) (85% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.30% fail on Service brake imbalance (79% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.44% fail on Mechanical brake components (84% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.44% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.15% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.15% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.15% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.15% fail on Pedal
    • 0.15% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.15% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.15% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.15% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.15% fail on Actuating linkage mounting
  • 7.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (53% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.1% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (26 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (42 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamps (61% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp (64% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.74% fail on Hazard warning (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Switch (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (67% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.59% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.59% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.44% fail on Direction indicators (80% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Flashing type (80% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.30% fail on Stop lamp (94% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.15% fail on Horn
  • 5.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.9% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 2.1% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.30% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.15% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.15% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.15% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.15% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 4.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (58% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.15% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.15% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.89% fail on Chassis
      • 0.74% fail on Chassis condition
      • 0.15% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.74% fail on Exhaust system (78% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Floor (11 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Seats
      • 0.15% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.15% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.15% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.15% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.15% fail on Body
      • 0.15% fail on Panel
  • 3.7% fail on Visibility (54% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Washers
    • 1.2% fail on Wipers (73% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on View to rear
      • 0.30% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.2% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 1.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.15% fail on Airbags
      • 0.15% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 2.4% fail on Tyres (59% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Condition
    • 1.0% fail on Tread depth (68% better than other 2002 cars)
  • 1.6% fail on Steering (61% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Steering linkage components (74% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Track rod end (71% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Power steering
      • 0.30% fail on Operation
      • 0.15% fail on Other components
    • 0.30% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.30% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.15% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.59% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.59% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.30% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.30% fail on Attachment

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