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7 RVX

1999 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

34,707 mi
Last recorded34,707 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Jaguar XK876,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 RVX
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 34,707 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 34,441 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 34,416 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 33,992 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 33,247 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 32,471 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

nearside front tyre wall cut...no tread on inside of tyre

Fail 25 Mar 2014 32,470 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

nearside front tyre wall cut...no tread on inside of tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2012 31,392 miles

N/S/F Tyre has sidewall damage and wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 30,027 miles

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

nearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge.

Pass 6 Oct 2010 28,183 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge.

Pass 1 Oct 2009 26,587 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge,tyre just legal

Pass 3 Oct 2008 25,397 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 25,397 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 22,059 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 17,837 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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7 RVX is a 1999 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 7 RVX, 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 7 RVX registered?

7 RVX is a 1999 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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