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C1 SYK

1999 Jaguar XK8

Beige Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,466 mi
Last recorded66,466 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Jaguar XK876,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 SYK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1999
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 66,466 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 64,067 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 64,067 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 10 May 2023 62,913 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 61,874 miles

Rear Slight free play in rear suspension.

Fail 23 Jul 2021 61,874 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Wheel is also binding. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Slight free play in rear suspension.

Pass 24 Jun 2019 61,216 miles

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Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Wiper starting to smear

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 61,216 miles

Chip in screen

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Wiper starting to smear

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 60,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2016 59,210 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 56,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 11 Aug 2015 56,967 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 21 Jul 2014 55,051 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 50,806 miles

chips in windscreen

Pass 5 Oct 2011 43,225 miles

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

slight play in both rear wheels

Fail 17 Aug 2009 42,950 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 35,758 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Fail 20 Aug 2008 35,758 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

offside front tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2007 31,126 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 27,746 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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C1 SYK is a 1999 Jaguar XK8 in Beige with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C1 SYK, 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 C1 SYK registered?

C1 SYK is a 1999 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 5 May 1999.

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