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3461 PW

1999 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

121,330 mi
Last recorded121,330 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Jaguar XK876,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration3461 PW
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 121,330 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 120,180 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 118,879 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 118,879 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 117,805 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 116,899 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 115,712 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 115,137 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 114,519 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 112,252 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 112,252 miles

Traction control warning light illuminates

Pass 4 Nov 2015 110,930 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 109,820 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 108,737 miles

nearside front tyre wearing uneven on inner edge no pattern in places

Pass 10 Oct 2012 106,605 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 106,454 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

RESTRICTED PERFORMANCE LIGHT ILUMINATED ON DASH (suspect slight misfire)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 105,163 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 103,762 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 101,223 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 99,625 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 99,623 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 96,311 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 85,683 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 85,683 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight play in nearside/offside rear hubs

Pass 3 Nov 2005 70,119 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?

Based on 236,376 MOT tests across 12,687 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,961
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,041
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,072
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 3,307
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,238
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault 2,953
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3461 PW is a 1999 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1999 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 76,018 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar XK8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,041 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 3461 PW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar XK8 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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3461 PW is a 1999 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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