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ELZ 5643

1999 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,626 mi
Last recorded100,626 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Jaguar XK876,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELZ 5643
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 100,626 miles

both sills corroded

chassis corroded

handbrake needs adjusting

n/s/f wheel has slight bind

Pass 15 Oct 2014 95,020 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 93,668 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 93,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 93,069 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 92,211 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 91,709 miles

n/s hand brake not pulling as much as o/s. n/s, 100. o/s, 190

Fail 1 Sep 2010 91,709 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

n/s hand brake not pulling as much as o/s. n/s, 100. o/s, 190

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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ELZ 5643 is a 1999 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ELZ 5643, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ELZ 5643 registered?

ELZ 5643 is a 1999 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is ELZ 5643 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELZ 5643 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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