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K8 JET

1999 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,669 mi
Last recorded52,669 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Jaguar XK876,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 JET
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 52,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 52,500 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 52,500 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 50,951 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 48,740 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 47,010 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 45,996 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 43,269 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 42,512 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 42,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 38,497 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front brake discs have slight wear

n/s/f tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2008 34,930 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 29,387 miles

condensation in n/s headlamp

front tyres on limit

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 14 Mar 2007 29,387 miles

condensation in n/s headlamp

front tyres on limit

rear diff leaking oil

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 24,004 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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K8 JET is a 1999 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,996cc 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 K8 JET, 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 K8 JET registered?

K8 JET is a 1999 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is K8 JET safe to buy?

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