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6 LM

1999 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

41,164 mi
Last recorded41,164 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Jaguar XK876,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6 LM
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 41,164 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 41,112 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 41,112 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2024 40,956 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 40,120 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 39,880 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 39,880 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2021 39,655 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 39,200 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 38,800 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 38,513 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 38,213 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 38,075 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 37,422 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 36,332 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 34,698 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 33,919 miles

both sides front floor corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2012 32,597 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 31,978 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 31,348 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 29,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 29,031 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both sides front brake pads only have 3.00mm of friction material left

Fail 20 Feb 2008 29,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both sides front brake pads only have 3.00mm of friction material left

Pass 6 Feb 2007 22,866 miles

both front tyres wearing on their inner most edges

Pass 8 Feb 2006 19,055 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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6 LM is a 1999 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,995cc 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 6 LM, 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 6 LM registered?

6 LM is a 1999 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is 6 LM safe to buy?

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