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D1 XAR

1999 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,818 mi
Last recorded43,818 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Jaguar XK876,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 XAR
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 43,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Underside of vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 3 May 2023 43,659 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 43,539 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 43,427 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 43,211 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

suspension parts are slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2017 43,158 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 43,179 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake bind at the front is so excessive the wheel bearing and tyres will need testing at retest

Pass 11 Jun 2015 42,922 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 42,922 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 41,902 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 41,494 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 41,494 miles

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 40,785 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 40,780 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 39,879 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 39,492 miles

Rear number plate showing signs of deterioration

Pass 9 May 2008 38,783 miles

Rear number plate showing signs of deterioration

Pass 27 Oct 2006 36,074 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

condensation in n/s headlamp/not affecting beam image

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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D1 XAR is a 1999 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D1 XAR, 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 D1 XAR registered?

D1 XAR is a 1999 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 17 November 1999.

Is D1 XAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D1 XAR shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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