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FOH 1V

1999 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,920 mi
Last recorded84,920 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Jaguar XK876,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOH 1V
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 84,920 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 84,920 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2024 80,863 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2024 80,711 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 80,692 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 80,574 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 80,574 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 80,409 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 79,923 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 78,792 miles

Bottom of both catalytic converters very corroded.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 77,666 miles

Oil leak From engine dripping onto steering rack column u/j.

Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint Both u/j,s (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 4 May 2018 77,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak From engine dripping onto steering rack column u/j.

Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint Both u/j,s (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 76,862 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 76,862 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 75,364 miles

parking brake just passes mot

slight play in rear diff bearing drive shafs

Fail 17 May 2016 75,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion showing to rear chassis

parking brake efficiency just passes mot limit

slight play in rear diff bearings and drive shafts

Pass 15 May 2015 73,002 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 May 2014 70,425 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 70,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre wearing on the edge

Pass 9 May 2013 67,293 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 8 May 2013 67,287 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 May 2012 65,251 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2011 60,780 miles

rear brake disc slightly worn/corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2010 56,135 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 49,958 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 48,346 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 44,806 miles

slight damage to o/s/r tyre inner side wall and inner tread

Pass 7 Mar 2006 42,090 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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FOH 1V is a 1999 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FOH 1V, 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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FOH 1V is a 1999 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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