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A8 OVF

1999 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,308 mi
Last recorded72,308 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Jaguar XK876,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 OVF
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2014 72,308 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 71,422 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 70,441 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 70,426 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 69,036 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 67,188 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 63,834 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 63,834 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 63,543 miles

N/s & o/s rear suspension slight play

Pass 13 May 2008 63,107 miles

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

Oil leak

bad oil leak from front of car suspect transmission oil cooler

both front floors corroded but not holed

engine bay and cabin air vents smell badly of petrol cannot find leak full inspection cannont be carried out due to engine covers

Pass 16 Apr 2007 60,384 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2006 56,196 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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A8 OVF is a 1999 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OVF, 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 A8 OVF registered?

A8 OVF is a 1999 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 11 January 1999.

Is A8 OVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 OVF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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