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K800 GGG

1999 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,325 mi
Last recorded55,325 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 1999 Jaguar XK876,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK800 GGG
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 55,325 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 53,173 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 53,057 miles

Offside front sill feels weak

Pass 1 Jul 2020 52,902 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 52,560 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 52,560 miles

Road wheel fixing missing all four wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 52,233 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 52,233 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 51,415 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 51,411 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Limit 1.030 - 1.173 after 1st test and 1.177 after second test (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 48,111 miles

Both front tyres perished

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 47,623 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 46,212 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 44,860 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 43,398 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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K800 GGG is a 1999 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K800 GGG, 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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K800 GGG is a 1999 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 8 September 1999.

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