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J2 AGV

1999 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

65,635 mi
Last recorded65,635 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Jaguar XK876,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 AGV
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 65,635 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 65,149 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 62,930 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 60,863 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 59,939 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to underside (rear)

Pass 8 Aug 2020 59,558 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 59,207 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 57,898 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 57,854 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both drop links (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 17 May 2016 57,613 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 57,603 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 57,486 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2013 57,486 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 55,690 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 55,690 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 53,002 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 22 Apr 2010 50,217 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 47,512 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 44,502 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 35,404 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 30,941 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 30,491 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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J2 AGV is a 1999 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 J2 AGV, 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 J2 AGV registered?

J2 AGV is a 1999 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 19 October 1999.

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The MOT history for J2 AGV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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