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B2 XKK

1999 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

108,510 mi
Last recorded108,510 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Jaguar XK876,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 XKK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 108,510 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 108,506 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 107,167 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 106,320 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 105,174 miles

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

Central Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front unable to see full scope of repair due to being under seal

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 105,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded peadl box (3.3.A.2)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

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

Central Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 102,592 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Apr 2017 102,589 miles

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake pipe has covering on it, but no leaks under pressure

Pass 12 Apr 2016 98,389 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm

Freeplay at front wheel left to right, unable to identify

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Split dust cover (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 91,691 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 91,689 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 85,899 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 85,899 miles

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

Inner Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 78,738 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Apr 2013 78,733 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 74,170 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 68,403 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 68,401 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 64,490 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 60,646 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 56,492 miles

play in both rear u/j joints(rear drive shafts)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 53,003 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 44,790 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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B2 XKK is a 1999 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 B2 XKK, 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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B2 XKK is a 1999 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 14 May 1999.

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