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DEZ 7974

1999 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

95,819 mi
Last recorded95,819 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Jaguar XK876,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEZ 7974
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 95,819 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 95,228 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 94,312 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 93,640 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 91,369 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 91,369 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 86,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 85,787 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 84,394 miles

front floor rusty both sides

Fail 4 Apr 2017 84,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front floor rusty both sides

Pass 8 Apr 2016 82,469 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 80,693 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 79,770 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 79,379 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 77,878 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

secondary security device 0n handbrake missing

Pass 21 Jan 2011 76,126 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 73,414 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 20 Jan 2009 70,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 65,222 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 16 Jan 2007 59,683 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 55,156 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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DEZ 7974 is a 1999 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 DEZ 7974, 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 DEZ 7974 registered?

DEZ 7974 is a 1999 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 20 May 1999.

Is DEZ 7974 safe to buy?

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