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47 SS

1999 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,842 mi
Last recorded39,842 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Jaguar XK876,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration47 SS
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2025 39,842 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 39,814 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 39,447 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 39,276 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 39,205 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 39,083 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 39,032 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 38,902 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 38,839 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 38,626 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 37,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 37,033 miles

small stone chips front screen

Pass 14 Sep 2009 35,417 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate mount loose

Pass 18 Sep 2008 31,675 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in both front lower shock absorber bushes

Pass 12 Sep 2007 26,863 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 24,552 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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47 SS is a 1999 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 47 SS, 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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What year was 47 SS registered?

47 SS is a 1999 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 21 December 1999.

Is 47 SS safe to buy?

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