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J3 PKF

1999 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,216 mi
Last recorded127,216 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Jaguar XK876,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 PKF
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 127,216 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 124,552 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively nearside and offside inner UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 121,363 miles

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both inner joints have slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Valve stem slightly damaged Both rears starting to perish (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 118,220 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 114,257 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 112,100 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 109,465 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 105,913 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose tight on full lock but not stretched advise geometry checked

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 May 2018 105,910 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake hose to pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2017 104,080 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 99,350 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 94,125 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 88,534 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear chassie rail slightly corried

Pass 16 May 2013 85,076 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2012 80,771 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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2012 80,675 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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2011 76,839 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 71,941 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 68,703 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 68,703 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 64,183 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 64,183 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 60,804 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 56,759 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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J3 PKF is a 1999 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J3 PKF, 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 J3 PKF registered?

J3 PKF is a 1999 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 7 June 1999.

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