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J40 XKD

1999 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

67,846 mi
Last recorded67,846 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Jaguar XK876,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 XKD
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 67,846 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 65,787 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 64,693 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 61,056 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 60,054 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 60,041 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 59,542 miles

Nearside Rear Inner drive shaft inner u/j has slight play

Offside Rear Outer drive shaft outer u/j has slight play

Pass 18 Oct 2019 59,134 miles

Front Both inner sidewalls of tyres cracking.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 57,889 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 56,605 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 56,605 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 55,728 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 55,728 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 65,635 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 50,850 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 50,656 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 50,291 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 49,748 miles

slight play detected at both rear wheels

Pass 5 Oct 2011 48,642 miles

both front brake dics slightly lipped

both rear drop link bushs deteriorated

slight play at both rear wheels

Pass 4 Oct 2010 47,566 miles

Both front floorpans corroded and holed (MARKED) but not within a prescribed area

Pass 5 Oct 2009 4,503 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 4,503 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 42,494 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 38,865 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 35,447 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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J40 XKD is a 1999 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 J40 XKD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J40 XKD registered?

J40 XKD is a 1999 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 26 November 1999.

Is J40 XKD safe to buy?

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