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A8 PXK

1999 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

77,941 mi
Last recorded77,941 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Jaguar XK876,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 77,941 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 77,768 miles

Underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 17 Nov 2023 77,768 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 11 May 2022 77,257 miles

Under body heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Apr 2021 77,152 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 77,101 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sticker ()

Offside Jet blocked, but providing sufficient fluid to windscreen

Pass 19 Oct 2018 76,717 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 76,440 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 76,426 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 75,826 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 74,254 miles

Petrol tank under pressure

Fail 24 Apr 2015 74,254 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Petrol tank under pressure

Fail 20 Jun 2012 73,985 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 73,985 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 73,975 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

advise stability light on

advise traction control light on

Pass 13 May 2009 70,172 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 70,165 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 69,795 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 68,509 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 66,879 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 PXK is a 1999 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PXK, 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 PXK registered?

A8 PXK is a 1999 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is A8 PXK safe to buy?

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