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J12 GXK

1999 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,652 mi
Last recorded138,652 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Jaguar XK876,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 GXK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 138,652 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 137,726 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 137,244 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 136,720 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 135,448 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both NSR and OSR coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both NSR and OSR tyres stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 132,840 miles

Front coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear coil springs corroded and flaking

Pass 23 Dec 2019 131,226 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre pressure low

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre pressure low

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 127,810 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 127,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/45/18 99y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 124,990 miles

Offside Front head lamp has misty water

Rear both side wheel play unable to trace

Underside corossion

Pass 14 Mar 2017 120,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 117,753 miles

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

Nearside Front hole in floor pan

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 117,753 miles

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

Nearside Front hole in floor pan

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 115,127 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 112,295 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT FLOOR HAS A RUST HOLE

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

OFFSIDE FRONT FLOOR IS RUSTY

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 112,288 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

NEARSIDE FRONT FLOOR HAS A RUST HOLE

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT FLOOR IS RUSTY

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 106,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

both front tyres stepping badly on inner edges

Pass 9 Sep 2011 98,111 miles

STARTING TO RUST ON UNDER SIDE OFF CAR

Pass 13 Sep 2010 89,391 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLIGHT GLASS DAMAGED

Fail 13 Sep 2010 89,391 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLIGHT GLASS DAMAGED

Pass 17 Sep 2009 79,878 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 66,797 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 54,568 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 54,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 43,726 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edge

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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J12 GXK is a 1999 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J12 GXK, 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 J12 GXK registered?

J12 GXK is a 1999 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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