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J33 KYL

1999 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,115 mi
Last recorded116,115 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Jaguar XK876,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 KYL
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 116,115 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 106,108 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 105,165 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

crack in nearside off windscreen

Fail 5 Dec 2017 105,165 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

crack in nearside off windscreen

Pass 14 Oct 2016 104,022 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 102,301 miles

Rear sills corroded by wheel arches

Rear subframe mounting areas corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2015 102,273 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At all joints (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking Front cooler area (2.3.3b)

Offside and nearside rear outer sill panel areas rusted at rear wheel arches

Offside and nearside rear subframe mounting areas corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2014 91,071 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 78,561 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 72,039 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 67,960 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2010 60,970 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 56,809 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 53,803 miles

front discs poor

Pass 24 May 2007 51,769 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 49,576 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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J33 KYL is a 1999 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 J33 KYL, 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 J33 KYL registered?

J33 KYL is a 1999 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 11 March 1999.

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