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A8 AOE

1999 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,589 mi
Last recorded71,589 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Jaguar XK876,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 AOE
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 71,589 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 71,076 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively universal joint. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively universal joint. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

Fail 19 Mar 2025 71,076 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively universal joint. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively universal joint. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

Pass 28 Feb 2024 70,068 miles

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

Slight play in both rear universal joints.

Fail 8 Feb 2024 70,066 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

Slight play in both rear outer universal joints.

Pass 16 Feb 2023 69,156 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 68,126 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 67,506 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 67,056 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 66,453 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 65,575 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 64,772 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 63,046 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 61,588 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 60,527 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 58,426 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 57,088 miles

nsf floor holed outside prescribed area water leak on or aroun water pump

Pass 11 May 2010 54,971 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 54,172 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 52,972 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 52,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 50,737 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 50,732 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Apr 2006 47,420 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 47,420 miles

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

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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A8 AOE is a 1999 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A8 AOE, 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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A8 AOE is a 1999 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 15 July 1999.

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