Jaguar XK8 MOT Results

Registered in 2001
73.2% pass rate
from 781 tests in 2021
(39% better than other 2001 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 2001 cars and highlighted areas where the Jaguar XK8 is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Suspension (29% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.1% fail on Suspension arms (40% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.64% fail on Ball joint (72% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.6% fail on Springs
      • 2.6% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.6% fail on Coil spring
    • 1.9% fail on Sub-frames (190% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.26% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (73% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.26% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage
    • 0.77% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.38% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.13% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.13% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.13% fail on Macpherson strut
  • 8.2% fail on Brakes (41% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Brake performance (57% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance (52% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (55% better than other 2001 cars)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.26% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.13% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.38% fail on Parking brake performance (74% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Rbt
          • 0.38% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 2.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 2.6% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.26% fail on Electronic braking system (9 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.77% fail on Mechanical brake components (70% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.38% fail on Cable
      • 0.26% fail on Brake linings and pads (84% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Brake pads (84% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.13% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.26% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.26% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.26% fail on Other braking system component (7 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.13% fail on Lever
    • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.13% fail on Brake fluid
  • 6.7% fail on Visibility
    • 3.8% fail on Washers
    • 2.4% fail on Wipers (46% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.38% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.26% fail on View to rear
      • 0.26% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.13% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (66% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim (46% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamps (69% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp (75% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.90% fail on Direction indicators (63% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Flashing type (63% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.90% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.64% fail on Hazard warning (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Switch (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (66% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.13% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.13% fail on Horn
    • 0.13% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.13% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.13% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 5.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.0% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.8% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.51% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.13% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.13% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.13% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 4.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (54% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure (110% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (100% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.13% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.90% fail on Chassis
      • 0.90% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.51% fail on Exhaust system (85% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Body
      • 0.13% fail on Panel
    • 0.13% fail on Floor
    • 0.13% fail on Seats
      • 0.13% fail on Driver's seat
  • 3.3% fail on Tyres
    • 1.7% fail on Condition
    • 1.7% fail on Tread depth
  • 2.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.4% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 1.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.0% fail on Steering (73% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Steering linkage components (79% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Track rod end (88% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.13% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.38% fail on Power steering
      • 0.13% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.13% fail on Pump
      • 0.13% fail on Other components
    • 0.13% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.13% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.38% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.38% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.13% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.13% fail on Attachment

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