Jaguar XK8 MOT Results

Registered in 2004
75.4% pass rate
from 630 tests in 2021
(47% better than other 2004 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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Jaguar XK8 is unusually good or bad.

  • 10% fail on Suspension (41% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Suspension arms (53% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.79% fail on Ball joint (68% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.16% fail on Suspension arm
    • 2.7% fail on Sub-frames (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (7 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.16% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 2.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.9% fail on Springs (56% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Coil springs (55% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Coil spring (55% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (77% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.32% fail on Linkage ball joints (80% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.32% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.32% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.16% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.16% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 7.6% fail on Brakes (45% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.16% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 2.5% fail on Brake performance (66% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (54% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (55% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.32% fail on Service brake performance (89% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Rbt (89% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.32% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.32% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.16% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.16% fail on Rbt
          • 0.16% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 1.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes (55% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on Mechanical brake components (69% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.63% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.32% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.16% fail on Cable
        • 0.16% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 0.63% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.48% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.16% fail on Pedal
    • 0.48% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.48% fail on Lever
  • 4.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (72% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamps (76% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp (78% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.79% fail on Direction indicators (70% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Flashing type (70% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.79% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.63% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (73% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.32% fail on Switch
    • 0.32% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.32% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.32% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.16% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.16% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.16% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.16% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.16% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.16% fail on Horn
  • 3.7% fail on Visibility (54% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Washers
    • 1.7% fail on Wipers (58% better than other 2004 cars)
  • 3.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (52% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (52% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Spark ignition (42% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.1% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.16% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.16% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.16% fail on Other leaks
  • 3.5% fail on Tyres (44% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
    • 1.1% fail on Tread depth (69% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Size/type
  • 3.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (66% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.95% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.16% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.16% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.63% fail on Exhaust system (80% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Floor (18 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Chassis
      • 0.16% fail on Chassis condition
      • 0.16% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.16% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.16% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.16% fail on Body
      • 0.16% fail on Panel
    • 0.16% fail on Seats
      • 0.16% fail on Driver's seat
  • 0.95% fail on Steering (79% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Steering linkage components (81% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Track rod end (79% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.16% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.16% fail on Steering column
  • 0.95% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (69% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.32% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.16% fail on Attachment
      • 0.16% fail on Condition
    • 0.32% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (79% better than other 2004 cars)
  • 0.48% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.48% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.32% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.32% fail on Attachment

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