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289 JFC

1997 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

14,451 mi
Last recorded14,451 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration289 JFC
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 14,451 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 11,091 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 10,835 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 10,825 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 10,801 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 10,717 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 10,534 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 10,492 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 10,424 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 10,424 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 10,360 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 10,330 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 10,247 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 10,108 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 9,393 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 9,250 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 8,769 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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289 JFC is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1997 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 82,053 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 289 JFC, 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 29 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 289 JFC registered?

289 JFC is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is 289 JFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 289 JFC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 289 JFC have outstanding finance?

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