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K8 PBR

1999 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,988 mi
Last recorded50,988 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Jaguar XK876,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 50,988 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 50,988 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 48,488 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 48,479 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 47,775 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 46,048 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 41,793 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 41,181 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 38,197 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 36,937 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 35,200 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 34,358 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 33,085 miles

Offside Front shock absorber lower mounting bush has slight movement

Pass 10 Aug 2015 29,866 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 28,534 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 25,610 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 21,327 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 19,743 miles

suspension slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2010 17,394 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front and rear coil springs corroded

front and rear support bars slight corrosion

front and rear suspension componets corroded

general corrosion underside of vehilce

slight corrosion on nearside front floor area

slight corrosion on offside and nearside rear chassis area

slight corrosion on offside front chassis and floor area

slight play in both sides rear drive shaft universal joints inner and outer

Pass 29 Jul 2009 17,158 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 17,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 16,662 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 15,920 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 15,212 miles

nearside front tyre starting to get low in inner edge

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 PBR is a 1999 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PBR, 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 PBR registered?

K8 PBR is a 1999 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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