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E19 RKS

1999 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

73,683 mi
Last recorded73,683 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Jaguar XK876,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE19 RKS
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 73,683 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 72,015 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 70,228 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 69,244 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 68,132 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 66,953 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion around rear subframe

Fail 26 Aug 2020 66,953 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion around rear subframe

Pass 20 Sep 2019 66,664 miles

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

nearside & offside front floor areas corroding

Pass 13 Oct 2018 65,251 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 64,542 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 62,546 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 60,720 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 59,294 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 56,716 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 53,307 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 49,929 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 49,929 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 45,995 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear chassis corroded (as marked).

play in both front steering arms.

slight play in both front shock absorbers bottom bushes.

Pass 1 Sep 2009 41,803 miles

front number plate loose.

rear number plate water marked.

Pass 11 Sep 2008 38,257 miles

nearside front wiper-blade loose

nearside rear tyre worn very low on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

oil back of engine / gearbox area

rear number plate de-laminating

slight play in both rear hub areas

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 11 Sep 2007 34,656 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

please note that slight n/s/r hub play is evident.

Pass 12 Sep 2006 31,756 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 26,849 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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E19 RKS is a 1999 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 E19 RKS, 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 E19 RKS registered?

E19 RKS is a 1999 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 10 September 1999.

Is E19 RKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E19 RKS shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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