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K55 SAX

1999 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,215 mi
Last recorded57,215 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2010
Typical for 1999 Jaguar XK876,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 SAX
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2010 57,215 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 57,215 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2009 56,726 miles

moisture in h lamp slight rear w bearing corrosion on comps andstructure

Pass 10 Jan 2008 55,020 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 53,823 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 47,533 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 47,257 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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K55 SAX is a 1999 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K55 SAX, 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 K55 SAX registered?

K55 SAX is a 1999 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 21 October 1999.

Is K55 SAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K55 SAX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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