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G20 XKB

1999 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,239 mi
Last recorded176,239 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Jaguar XK876,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG20 XKB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 176,239 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 166,642 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 166,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2014 166,073 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)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n.s.f wheel has slight brake bind

Pass 8 Jan 2013 154,704 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 154,704 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 148,066 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 134,321 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 134,321 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 123,985 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 123,955 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 114,321 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 107,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

near side front footwell exessively corroded butnot within precribed area

Pass 19 Apr 2007 99,264 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 91,935 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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G20 XKB is a 1999 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G20 XKB, 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 G20 XKB registered?

G20 XKB is a 1999 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 3 March 1999.

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