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CHZ 4809

1999 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

147,398 mi
Last recorded147,398 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Jaguar XK876,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHZ 4809
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 147,398 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 145,948 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 145,948 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 143,319 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 142,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel has slight play top and bottom

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel has play top and bottom . seems to be from the inner differential ?

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 141,999 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 141,996 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

corrosion to sills and chassis

Fail 28 Oct 2019 141,960 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

corrosion to sills and chassis

Pass 4 Dec 2018 139,318 miles

both rear tyres worn to limit

corrosion to rear sills and chassis

Pass 20 Dec 2017 137,351 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017 137,351 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 134,591 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all tyre side walls in poor conidition

o/s/r and n/s/r chassis starting to corroded.

Pass 27 Jan 2016 130,657 miles

corrosion starting in rear chassis.

front to rear brake pipes starting to corroded

front tyres wearing low on inner edges.

Pass 2 Feb 2015 125,900 miles

Corrosion developing in chassis/rear

Front to rear brake pipes corroding where clipped to body

Front tyres wearing /worn inner edges

N/S/F & O/S/F floor pan corroding/repaired

Fail 2 Feb 2015 125,900 miles

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

Corrosion developing in chassis/rear

Front to rear brake pipes corroding where clipped to body

Front tyres wearing /worn inner edges

N/S/F & O/S/F floor pan corroding/repaired

Pass 5 Feb 2014 120,909 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 114,208 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 108,104 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 103,612 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 97,164 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 97,164 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 90,296 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 77,596 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)

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

Fail 29 May 2008 77,596 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 75,420 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 75,420 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 62,472 miles

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

play in both rear drive shaft joints

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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CHZ 4809 is a 1999 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 CHZ 4809, 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 CHZ 4809 registered?

CHZ 4809 is a 1999 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 25 June 1999.

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