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A9 EFW

1999 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

138,322 mi
Last recorded138,322 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 Jaguar XK876,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 EFW
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 138,322 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 137,366 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 135,281 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 134,138 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 131,926 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 129,381 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 127,252 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion above subframe (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 125,073 miles

rear brake pipes covered at test

Pass 22 May 2015 123,649 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 121,712 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 120,486 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 119,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 May 2012 119,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 118,956 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

wiper blades slightly streeky

Pass 21 May 2010 112,254 miles

front number plate slight damage

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 20 May 2010 112,254 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

front number plate slight damage

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 15 May 2009 103,829 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

osr bumpstop insecure

Pass 15 May 2009 103,829 miles

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

osr bumpstop insecure

Pass 15 May 2008 93,464 miles

AIR CON CONDENSOR BURST AND LEAKING

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 May 2008 93,393 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

AIR CON CONDENSOR BURST AND LEAKING

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 May 2007 81,238 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2006 69,399 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

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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A9 EFW is a 1999 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A9 EFW, 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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A9 EFW is a 1999 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 15 March 1999.

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