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Jaguar XK8 MOT Results

Registered in 1997
71.5% pass rate
from 1,325 tests in 2021
(23% better than other 1997 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 1997 cars and highlighted areas where the Jaguar XK8 is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Suspension
    • 4.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover (110% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.91% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.15% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.8% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.5% fail on Sub-frames (160% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (180% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.075% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.60% fail on Anti-roll bars (73% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.23% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.075% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.075% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.53% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.075% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.15% fail on Springs (91% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.075% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.075% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.15% fail on Shock absorbers (80% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.075% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.075% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.075% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.075% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 8.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (36% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.075% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.075% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim (39% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim (40% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.4% fail on Direction indicators (44% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Flashing type (44% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.15% fail on Side repeaters (82% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.075% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.3% fail on Stop lamp (62% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.38% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.38% fail on Switch
    • 0.38% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (79% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Rear fog lamp (79% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Rear fog lamp (79% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.38% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Electrical equipment (66% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Horn
      • 0.075% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.075% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.075% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 7.4% fail on Brakes (36% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (190% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Electronic stability control (5 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Brake performance (59% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.075% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.98% fail on Service brake performance (61% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.98% fail on Rbt (59% better than other 1997 cars)
          • 0.98% fail on Service brake performance (51% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Parking brake performance (68% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Rbt (67% better than other 1997 cars)
          • 0.30% fail on Parking brake performance (70% better than other 1997 cars)
          • 0.075% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.23% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (92% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Rbt (sp) (92% better than other 1997 cars)
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake performance (84% better than other 1997 cars)
          • 0.075% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.075% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.45% fail on Mechanical brake components (72% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Brake linings and pads (76% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Brake pads (76% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.15% fail on Cable
      • 0.075% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.075% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.075% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.075% fail on Pedal
    • 0.075% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.075% fail on Lever
  • 5.2% fail on Visibility
    • 2.8% fail on Washers
    • 2.1% fail on Wipers (43% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.30% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.23% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.075% fail on View to rear
      • 0.075% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (36% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (35% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Spark ignition (31% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 4.2% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.60% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.075% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.075% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.075% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.075% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.075% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.23% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.23% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 4.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (52% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.075% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.075% fail on Sub-frame condition
      • 0.075% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 1.1% fail on Chassis
      • 1.1% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.60% fail on Exhaust system (80% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Seats
      • 0.45% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.15% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.075% fail on Pipe
      • 0.075% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.15% fail on Transmission (94% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Drive shafts (94% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Joints (93% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Body
      • 0.15% fail on Body condition
    • 0.15% fail on Doors
      • 0.15% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.15% fail on Door condition
      • 0.075% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.075% fail on Door condition
    • 0.15% fail on Floor
  • 2.1% fail on Tyres (39% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.83% fail on Tread depth (52% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.075% fail on Size/type
  • 2.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (46% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.98% fail on Seat belts (66% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Prescribed areas (64% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Condition
  • 1.1% fail on Steering (69% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Steering linkage components (74% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Track rod end (66% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Other components
        • 0.075% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.30% fail on Steering gear (74% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Steering rack (71% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Power steering
      • 0.075% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.075% fail on Pump
    • 0.075% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.075% fail on Steering play
      • 0.075% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.91% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.83% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.075% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.23% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.23% fail on Attachment
  • 0.075% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.075% fail on Anchorages

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