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405 FMG

1999 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,008 mi
Last recorded63,008 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2008
Typical for 1999 Jaguar XK876,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration405 FMG
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2008 63,008 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 63,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

o/s/r tyre side wall various cuts evident.

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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405 FMG is a 1999 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 405 FMG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 405 FMG?

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What year was 405 FMG registered?

405 FMG is a 1999 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is 405 FMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 405 FMG shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 405 FMG have outstanding finance?

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