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P939 RUW

1996 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

150,849 mi
Last recorded150,849 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar XK886,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP939 RUW
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 150,849 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 146,659 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 142,982 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 142,982 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 142,288 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 141,258 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 141,190 miles

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

both front tyres bold on inner edges but not mane tyre tread

both front tyres starting to perish

corrosion starting on both sill ends

corrosion starting on underside

stone chips in zone A of window but not affecting the drivers view ahead

Pass 9 Feb 2016 140,566 miles

corrosion starting on underside,

front tyres just in limit and sidewalls damaged,

Pass 2 Feb 2015 139,828 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front tyres getting low,

slight play in hubs

slight play in rear bushs

Pass 24 Jan 2014 139,473 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front tyres low

slight play in rear hubs

Fail 23 Jan 2014 139,473 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front tyres low

slight play in rear hubs

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 137,013 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 131,258 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 126,552 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 126,246 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 126,232 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 124,930 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 122,067 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 118,418 miles

chip in windscreen zone A

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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P939 RUW is a 1996 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 P939 RUW, 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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What year was P939 RUW registered?

P939 RUW is a 1996 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P939 RUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P939 RUW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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