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C26 DEL

1999 Jaguar XK8

Beige Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,724 mi
Last recorded52,724 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Jaguar XK876,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC26 DEL
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1999
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 52,724 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 52,416 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 51,001 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 51,001 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 49,616 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 46,447 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 44,033 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 44,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 43,698 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 43,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2017 40,922 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 39,038 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 37,828 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 35,525 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 33,122 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 30,142 miles

windscreen damaged in prescibed area but below wipers and not impeeding view

Pass 26 Jan 2010 28,194 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 25,928 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 23,570 miles

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 4 Jan 2007 20,254 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 6 Jan 2006 17,723 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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C26 DEL is a 1999 Jaguar XK8 in Beige with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C26 DEL, 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 C26 DEL registered?

C26 DEL is a 1999 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is C26 DEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C26 DEL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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