Jaguar XK8 MOT Results

Registered in 2005
79.2% pass rate
from 629 tests in 2021
(53% better than other 2005 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Jaguar XK8 is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.8% fail on Suspension (60% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Suspension arms (57% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.79% fail on Pins and bushes (70% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Ball joint (66% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (73% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.48% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.16% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.4% fail on Sub-frames (200% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Sub-frame (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (19 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.95% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.79% fail on Springs (83% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Coil springs (83% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.79% fail on Coil spring (83% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.48% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.16% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 6.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (60% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamps (66% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp (74% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.16% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.95% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.79% fail on Hazard warning (8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Switch (8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Stop lamp (92% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.32% fail on Horn
    • 0.16% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.16% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 5.7% fail on Brakes (57% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Brake performance (63% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (62% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (59% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Service brake performance (68% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.79% fail on Rbt (73% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.79% fail on Service brake performance (68% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.48% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.48% fail on Rbt
          • 0.48% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.32% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.16% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.16% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake performance
    • 2.4% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 2.4% fail on Anti-lock braking system (99% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 1.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes (61% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Mechanical brake components (80% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Brake linings and pads (85% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Brake pads (85% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.32% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.16% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.16% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.16% fail on Brake fluid
  • 3.0% fail on Visibility (60% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Wipers (54% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Washers (61% better than other 2005 cars)
  • 2.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (60% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (60% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Spark ignition (50% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.95% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.16% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.16% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 2.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.6% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.95% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.79% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.16% fail on Condition
  • 1.6% fail on Steering (60% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Steering linkage components (61% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.48% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.48% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (81% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.64% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.32% fail on Floor (20 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Chassis
      • 0.16% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.16% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.16% fail on Transmission
      • 0.16% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.16% fail on Joints
    • 0.16% fail on Body
      • 0.16% fail on Panel
  • 1.4% fail on Tyres (78% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Condition (62% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Tread depth (87% better than other 2005 cars)
  • 0.16% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.16% fail on Registration plates

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