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J2 XKC

1999 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,094 mi
Last recorded90,094 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Jaguar XK876,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 90,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2024 89,848 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 87,969 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 87,323 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 87,241 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside front tyre deteriorated, cracking around tread edge

Pass 7 May 2021 87,204 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 May 2021 87,191 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 86,757 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 86,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 86,503 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 85,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 84,955 miles

slight play in rear hubs

Pass 23 Jul 2014 84,312 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2013 83,333 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 82,635 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 82,614 miles

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 81,278 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 79,969 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 77,976 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 75,947 miles

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

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

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 XKC is a 1999 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 J2 XKC, 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 XKC registered?

J2 XKC is a 1999 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 8 July 1999.

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