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JGZ 828

1999 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

66,817 mi
Last recorded66,817 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 Jaguar XK876,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGZ 828
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 66,817 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 66,527 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 65,803 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 64,861 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 64,423 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 64,361 miles

damage to rear bumper

slight corroded off side rear sill

Fail 20 Jan 2017 64,359 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded off side and near side rear chassi (2.4.A.3)

advise damage to rear bumper

slight corroded off side rear sill

Pass 29 Oct 2015 62,400 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight fluid leak offside steering rack

Pass 17 Nov 2014 59,630 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear tyre has uneven wear on inner shoulder

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

Slight damage to offside rear light lense

Pass 12 Nov 2013 56,727 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front lower arm inner bushes slight play

Pass 22 Nov 2012 53,780 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 53,766 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 50,901 miles

surface rust evident underbody, brake, steering & suspension parts

Fail 19 Nov 2011 50,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

surface rust evident underbody, brake, steering & suspension parts

Pass 17 Nov 2010 46,712 miles

spare set of number plates in boot

Fail 4 Nov 2009 42,180 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

corrosion both sides front floor pans

sidewall damage n/s front tyre

slight wear rear hub

Pass 4 Nov 2009 42,180 miles

corrosion both sides front floor pans

sidewall damage n/s front tyre

slight wear rear hub

Pass 11 Nov 2008 40,684 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 37,339 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 37,333 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2007 37,028 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 31,329 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 29,267 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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JGZ 828 is a 1999 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 JGZ 828, 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 JGZ 828 registered?

JGZ 828 is a 1999 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 24 June 1999.

Is JGZ 828 safe to buy?

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