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J1 BEJ

1999 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

87,012 mi
Last recorded87,012 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Jaguar XK876,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 BEJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 87,012 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 86,924 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 86,761 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 86,653 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 86,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 86,465 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 86,399 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 86,036 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 85,649 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 84,906 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 84,351 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 83,963 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 82,928 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 82,636 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 81,860 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 81,651 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 80,444 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 80,436 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 Feb 2009 77,827 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 74,553 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 69,344 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 60,733 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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J1 BEJ is a 1999 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 J1 BEJ, 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

How do I check the history of J1 BEJ?

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What year was J1 BEJ registered?

J1 BEJ is a 1999 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 15 July 1999.

Is J1 BEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J1 BEJ shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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