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4 BWC

1999 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

56,224 mi
Last recorded56,224 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Jaguar XK876,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 BWC
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 56,224 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 55,931 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 55,399 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 54,642 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 53,465 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 51,734 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH SIDE. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 50,132 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 47,903 miles

Both rear shock absorbers gaiter slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2018 47,495 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 45,495 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 43,430 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 41,600 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 41,451 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

extensive underside corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2014 38,964 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 36,731 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2012 34,797 miles

slight play in both lower ball joints

Pass 17 Jan 2011 32,041 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 29,915 miles

o/s/r brake disc detioriated

Pass 23 Jan 2009 27,898 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 25,286 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2007 22,662 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 20,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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4 BWC is a 1999 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 4 BWC, 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 4 BWC registered?

4 BWC is a 1999 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 January 1999.

Is 4 BWC safe to buy?

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