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K8 OXK

1999 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

126,355 mi
Last recorded126,355 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Jaguar XK876,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 OXK
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 126,355 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 126,348 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake pipe (1.1.3 (d))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 125,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 117,696 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 112,645 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 112,562 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 112,374 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 112,374 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 111,476 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 111,476 miles

Headlamp aim too low x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 110,243 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 106,952 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 106,950 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/46-18 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 104,269 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 102,836 miles

both rear driveshaft universal joints have very slight play

Fail 20 Aug 2014 102,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear driveshaft universal joints have very slight play

Pass 21 Aug 2013 101,403 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 95,381 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges of tread

underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Fail 19 May 2009 95,381 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges of tread

underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Pass 30 May 2008 91,180 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 May 2008 91,180 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 83,020 miles

half shafts u/j = n/s outer + o/s inner showing signs of rust?

Pass 3 Mar 2006 72,738 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
Full Jaguar XK8 reliability report

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K8 OXK is a 1999 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 K8 OXK, 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 OXK registered?

K8 OXK is a 1999 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 7 December 1999.

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The MOT history for K8 OXK shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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