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P289 FON

1996 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,708 mi
Last recorded153,708 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP289 FON
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 153,708 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 152,530 miles

Under body and components coated in sealant

Pass 19 Aug 2024 152,352 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 152,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength main chassis corroded away around rear subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

chassis, suspension, steering and brake components corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2021 151,850 miles

Chassis, steering, suspension and brake components suffering from corrosion and deterioration on metal parts + rubber bushings

Pass 8 Jul 2020 150,347 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both floors front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 150,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded along underside of radiator (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both floors front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 148,491 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 148,490 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 147,045 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

vehicle underbody repaired and undersealed

Fail 24 Oct 2017 147,045 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

vehicle underbody repaired and undersealed

Fail 13 Oct 2017 147,043 miles

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 Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

vehicle underbody repaired and undersealed

Pass 21 Oct 2016 142,944 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 142,942 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 139,996 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 139,996 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 133,926 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 133,926 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 125,352 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 125,349 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 118,837 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 118,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 107,263 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 104,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 96,812 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 96,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

condensation in n/s headlamp affecting beam image

Pass 19 Dec 2008 90,467 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 90,443 miles

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside front and Offside front floorpans are corroded.

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside rear chassis is corroded.

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Dec 2007 87,602 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 83,619 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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P289 FON is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 86,897 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 P289 FON, 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 30 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P289 FON is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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