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639 KP

1999 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

111,039 mi
Last recorded111,039 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Jaguar XK876,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration639 KP
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 111,039 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair due to imbalance on front brakes (1.2.1 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rears has some play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 111,039 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (miss-firing) (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair due to imbalance on front brakes (1.2.1 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rears has some play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 110,799 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 110,313 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 110,311 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 109,182 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 109,178 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 108,059 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 107,312 miles

emissions too clean

Pass 1 Apr 2017 105,584 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 103,719 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 100,688 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 99,181 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 94,968 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 90,923 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 87,133 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 83,566 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2010 83,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 78,433 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 74,408 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 69,777 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 65,175 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 65,172 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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
Full Jaguar XK8 reliability report

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639 KP is a 1999 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 639 KP, 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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639 KP is a 1999 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 14 April 1999.

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