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A2 RJK

1999 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

67,460 mi
Last recorded67,460 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Jaguar XK876,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 RJK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 67,460 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 67,460 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 66,384 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 66,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 65,936 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 65,072 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 57,114 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 57,005 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 55,629 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 53,735 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 53,333 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 51,510 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 48,364 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 48,247 miles

n/s headlamp slightly dimmer than o/s

rear panel at no. plate lights loose

very slight play on both rear hubs

Pass 29 May 2013 47,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2013 47,601 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 47,451 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 47,451 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 47,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 46,455 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 45,017 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 41,750 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 38,081 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 33,622 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 31,583 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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A2 RJK is a 1999 Jaguar XK8 in Green 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 A2 RJK, 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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A2 RJK is a 1999 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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