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G12 WLR

1999 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

64,633 mi
Last recorded64,633 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Jaguar XK876,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG12 WLR
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 64,633 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre low on outer edge

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 64,355 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre low on outer edge / slight crack's

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 64,209 miles

Offside Front tyre low on outer edge

Pass 9 Aug 2022 64,111 miles

Nearside Front panel has minor hole and is double skinned not inprescribed area

Pass 4 Aug 2021 63,714 miles

Nearside Front floor has a hole outside of the prescribed area

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 63,500 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 62,586 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 62,398 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 15 Mar 2017 60,652 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 58,408 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 56,478 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 56,472 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 54,294 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 54,278 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 50,412 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 48,690 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 43,414 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 42,149 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 41,195 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 39,808 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 36,753 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 34,918 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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G12 WLR is a 1999 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 G12 WLR, 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 G12 WLR registered?

G12 WLR is a 1999 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 7 April 1999.

Is G12 WLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G12 WLR shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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