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E4 SGM

1999 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

34,813 mi
Last recorded34,813 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Jaguar XK876,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 SGM
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 34,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 34,656 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jun 2020 33,795 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lowers (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 33,484 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 33,336 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 33,250 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 33,241 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 33,136 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 33,076 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 32,768 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 32,543 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 32,277 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 31,158 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 30,040 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 29,104 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 27,848 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 27,714 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 27,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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E4 SGM is a 1999 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 E4 SGM, 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 E4 SGM registered?

E4 SGM is a 1999 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 15 October 1999.

Is E4 SGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E4 SGM shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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