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J400 KJR

1999 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,286 mi
Last recorded63,286 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 Jaguar XK876,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ400 KJR
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2021 63,286 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2016 60,582 miles

both sides front floor pans corroded and holed not within a prescribed area

Fail 11 Nov 2016 60,523 miles

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

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)

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)

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

both sides front floor pans corroded and holed not within a prescribed area

Pass 28 Oct 2015 53,919 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 53,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 53,116 miles

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

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)

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

underside corroded on sills , floor and suspension

windscreen washer jet poor

Pass 18 Nov 2014 50,009 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 50,008 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 49,694 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 48,738 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 47,019 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 46,974 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 45,431 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 45,431 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 43,641 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 41,903 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 41,903 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 39,302 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 34,447 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 27,026 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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J400 KJR is a 1999 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J400 KJR, 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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J400 KJR is a 1999 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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