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A11 TXK

1999 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,037 mi
Last recorded78,037 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Jaguar XK876,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 TXK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 78,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 78,009 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floorpan both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 77,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 76,130 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 74,238 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 70,595 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 70,359 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 70,357 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to fluid leak. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Front section. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Front section. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front section. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 70,300 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 69,205 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 69,197 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at clips (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp switch faulty when operating indicators (1.7.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 68,762 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 67,928 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 66,492 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 63,865 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 62,559 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 62,152 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 61,761 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 61,221 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 61,221 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 60,319 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 58,212 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 55,762 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 49,752 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 48,490 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 48,454 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s head lamp glass cracked

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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A11 TXK is a 1999 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A11 TXK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A11 TXK registered?

A11 TXK is a 1999 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is A11 TXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A11 TXK shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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