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J40 XRB

1999 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,950 mi
Last recorded109,950 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Jaguar XK876,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 XRB
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 109,950 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 107,355 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 104,507 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 103,763 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 102,949 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 102,075 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 101,013 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 99,408 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Underbody slightly corroded

Pass 24 May 2017 98,082 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 96,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear metal fuel pipes corroded

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

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

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 94,274 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 92,694 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 90,274 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 90,264 miles

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 May 2012 86,832 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 86,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 83,618 miles

nearside front and both rear tyres worn close to limit showing 2mm limit 1,6mm

small chips on front screen

Fail 15 Mar 2011 83,618 miles

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

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

nearside front and both rear tyres worn close to limit showing 2mm limit 1,6mm

small chips on front screen

Pass 8 Mar 2010 80,764 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 78,003 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2008 74,920 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 69,725 miles

all rear brake pads low

front brake discs worn [lipped]

front brake pads worn very low

power steering pump very slightly damp

rear brake discs corroded on outer edges

very slight play in both front lower shocker bushes

Pass 10 May 2006 59,907 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

one horn not working

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Fail 10 May 2006 59,907 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

one horn not working

rear number plate slightly discoloured

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 XRB is a 1999 Jaguar XK8 in Silver 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 J40 XRB, 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 J40 XRB registered?

J40 XRB is a 1999 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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