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C17 XKR

1999 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

71,670 mi
Last recorded71,670 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Jaguar XK876,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 XKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 71,670 miles

Driver's seat covering is parting at the outer seam.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced wet inside (1.7.5a)

Nearside front to rear brake pipe is corroded but not to excess.

Nearside rear tyre has a nail in its tread and is soft.

Offside front floor pan is corroded.

Rear brake pads are approximately 70% worn.

Underside is corroded generally but not to excess yet.

Fail 6 Oct 2015 71,658 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall split to cord (4.1.D.1b)

Driver's seat covering is parting at the outer seam.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced wet inside (1.7.5a)

Nearside front to rear brake pipe is corroded but not to excess.

Nearside rear tyre has a nail in its tread and is soft.

Offside front floor pan is corroded.

Rear brake pads are approximately 70% worn.

Underside is corroded generally but not to excess yet.

Fail 23 Jun 2014 71,413 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion starting on underside and exhaust

n/s front tyre starting to wear inside edge

Pass 23 Jun 2014 71,413 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion starting on underside and exhaust

n/s front tyre starting to wear inside edge

Pass 22 Jan 2013 70,947 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s front tyre starting to wear inside edge

rust starting on exhaust and underside

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Jan 2012 70,203 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion started on exhaust

corrosion started on underside

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 17 Jan 2012 70,203 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion started on exhaust

corrosion started on underside

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 12 Jan 2011 68,806 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion started on exhaust

corrosion started underside

n/s/f tyre just starting to wear unevenly on inside edge

Pass 15 Oct 2009 67,616 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

corrosion starting to n/s front floor pan

n/s door mirror slightly lose

Fail 13 Oct 2009 67,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

corrosion starting to n/s front floor pan

n/s door mirror slightly lose

Pass 8 Sep 2008 63,629 miles

front pads half worn

slight damage n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Fail 6 Sep 2008 63,629 miles

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

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

front pads half worn

slight damage n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Pass 2 Aug 2007 58,982 miles

near side rear tyre has damage to outer wall

Pass 1 Sep 2006 52,949 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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C17 XKR is a 1999 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 C17 XKR, 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 C17 XKR registered?

C17 XKR is a 1999 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is C17 XKR safe to buy?

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