Jaguar XK8 MOT Results

Registered in 1999
69.1% pass rate
from 579 tests in 2021
(26% better than other 1999 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 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the Jaguar XK8 is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (49% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 12% fail on Exhaust emissions (56% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 12% fail on Spark ignition (62% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 10% fail on Catalyst emissions (80% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.52% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.35% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.17% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.17% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 9.3% fail on Brakes
    • 4.5% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system (200% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Electronic stability control (6 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Brake performance (56% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.17% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance (63% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.86% fail on Rbt (68% better than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.69% fail on Service brake performance (70% better than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.17% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.35% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.35% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (86% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Rbt (sp) (86% better than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 2.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.35% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.35% fail on Lever
    • 0.35% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.35% fail on Mechanical brake components (83% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.35% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.17% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.17% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.17% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.17% fail on Other components
  • 7.9% fail on Suspension (46% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.0% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.86% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.86% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.35% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.4% fail on Sub-frames
      • 1.4% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.52% fail on Anti-roll bars (84% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.35% fail on Springs (85% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Coil springs (85% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Coil spring (84% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 7.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (48% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.35% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamps (68% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp (64% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.69% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.35% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.17% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.0% fail on Stop lamp (72% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.35% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.35% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.17% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.17% fail on Switch
    • 0.17% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.17% fail on Horn
  • 4.3% fail on Visibility (41% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Wipers
    • 1.9% fail on Washers
    • 0.17% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.17% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (55% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.17% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 1.4% fail on Chassis
      • 1.4% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.52% fail on Exhaust system (84% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Floor
    • 0.17% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.17% fail on Pipe
    • 0.17% fail on Transmission
      • 0.17% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.17% fail on Drive shaft
    • 0.17% fail on Seats
      • 0.17% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.17% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.17% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 3.1% fail on Tyres
    • 1.6% fail on Condition
    • 1.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.17% fail on Size/type
  • 1.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (53% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.52% fail on Seat belts (81% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Prescribed areas (75% better than other 1999 cars)
  • 0.86% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.86% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.69% fail on Steering (81% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Steering linkage components (85% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Track rod end (80% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Power steering
      • 0.17% fail on Rams
    • 0.17% fail on Steering play
      • 0.17% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.35% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.17% fail on Condition
    • 0.17% fail on Attachment

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