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DAZ 5156

1999 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,708 mi
Last recorded142,708 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Jaguar XK876,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAZ 5156
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2026 142,708 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

all over under body corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2017 140,912 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 140,895 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 140,890 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 140,335 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 140,335 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 137,718 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

stability control failure warning showing

traction control failure warning showing

Fail 21 Jan 2012 137,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

stability control failure warning showing

traction control failure warning showing

Pass 9 Oct 2010 127,297 miles

o/s and n/s rear wheel bearings very slight movement

Fail 24 Sep 2010 126,887 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

rear chassis corroded by flexi brake pipes and spring mounts

sign of power steering weep at rack but no positive leak

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 30 Sep 2009 115,686 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)

rear no. plate delaminating

Pass 12 Sep 2008 100,627 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 100,627 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 84,185 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 65,472 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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DAZ 5156 is a 1999 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DAZ 5156, 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 DAZ 5156 registered?

DAZ 5156 is a 1999 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 26 November 1999.

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