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G6 GWB

1999 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

164,158 mi
Last recorded164,158 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Jaguar XK876,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG6 GWB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 164,158 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 163,779 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 163,713 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 163,693 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 163,693 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 163,656 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 163,613 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 162,975 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 162,972 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 162,970 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 162,754 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 162,295 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 161,880 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 161,880 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 161,041 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 161,041 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)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 157,694 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 151,311 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 142,736 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 142,689 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 130,171 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 121,308 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 110,736 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 110,736 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 95,576 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 83,961 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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G6 GWB is a 1999 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G6 GWB, 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 G6 GWB registered?

G6 GWB is a 1999 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 5 March 1999.

Is G6 GWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G6 GWB shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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