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K88 SRW

1999 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,254 mi
Last recorded83,254 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Jaguar XK876,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK88 SRW
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 83,254 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Interior (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 82,839 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Interior (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 80,256 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Apr 2018 80,256 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2017 76,916 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside and offside front brake discs pitted

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges

nearside and offside rear brake discs pitted

Pass 11 Nov 2015 73,380 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly corroded on outer surface

Nearside Front brake disc slightly corroded on outer surface

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 70,780 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 70,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 67,325 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 67,323 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 62,109 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 58,709 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 55,423 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 52,301 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 46,695 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Dec 2008 46,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Dec 2007 42,229 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 42,193 miles

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

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 37,681 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 29,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 29,535 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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K88 SRW is a 1999 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 K88 SRW, 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 K88 SRW registered?

K88 SRW is a 1999 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 8 April 1999.

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