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BJS 29

1999 Jaguar XK8

Purple Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

95,579 mi
Last recorded95,579 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Jaguar XK876,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJS 29
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 95,579 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 94,777 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 93,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 92,662 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 91,337 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 89,769 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 87,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 87,639 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 84,451 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 81,502 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 81,353 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 81,353 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 81,274 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

traction and stability control lights are on

Pass 12 May 2016 80,992 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 80,992 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 80,362 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 80,359 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 79,417 miles

most of underbody & suspension componants showing signs of surface corrosion

Fail 1 Oct 2013 79,417 miles

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

most of underbody & suspension componants showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2012 79,136 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 77,934 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 76,820 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 76,820 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 76,237 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 76,237 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 75,741 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 75,351 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 68,281 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 68,281 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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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BJS 29 is a 1999 Jaguar XK8 in Purple with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 BJS 29, 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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What year was BJS 29 registered?

BJS 29 is a 1999 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 12 January 1999.

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