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K8 WCC

1999 Jaguar XK8

Silver Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

186,888 mi
Last recorded186,888 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Jaguar XK876,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 WCC
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 186,888 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 184,987 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 182,836 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 181,704 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 180,788 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 180,035 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 179,703 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 178,525 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 177,301 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 176,471 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 175,236 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 173,495 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 171,050 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 167,100 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 152,630 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 152,295 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 126,772 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2006 126,772 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside headlight lens badly damaged,not holed and not affecting beam image.

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 WCC is a 1999 Jaguar XK8 in Silver with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WCC, 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 WCC registered?

K8 WCC is a 1999 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 10 February 1999.

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