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K500 GLK

1999 Jaguar XK8

Beige Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

43,764 mi
Last recorded43,764 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Jaguar XK876,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK500 GLK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1999
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 43,764 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 43,442 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 43,442 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 43,227 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 42,935 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 42,794 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 42,236 miles

Front tyres starting to scallop on inner edges both o/s & n/s

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened underside suspension / springs have surface corrosion not seriously weakening them (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 41,728 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 40,969 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 40,295 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both front (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 39,188 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both front (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 37,446 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

slight play in both front rack ends

Pass 27 Jan 2015 36,604 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 16 Jan 2014 35,252 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 33,961 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 31,921 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 30,363 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 28,929 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 27,953 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 26,154 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 23,899 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 21,674 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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K500 GLK is a 1999 Jaguar XK8 in Beige with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 K500 GLK, 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

How do I check the history of K500 GLK?

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What year was K500 GLK registered?

K500 GLK is a 1999 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 15 May 1999.

Is K500 GLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K500 GLK shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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