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Jaguar XK8

Green · Petrol · 1996 · 3,980 cc

P290 YGCMOT history

P290 YGC is a green petrol Jaguar XK8 first used on 1 Jan 1996. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 85,801 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Oct 2026
Mileage
85,801 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,664 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P290 YGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XK8
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,980 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 Jan 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P290 YGC was last recorded at 85,801 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 1,165 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,636 miles · 18 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,165 miles
Average per year
1,664 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,801 miles
  • 2024 – 84,636 miles
  • 2013 – 80,790 miles
  • 2011 – 79,074 miles
  • 2009 – 76,464 miles
  • 2007 – 68,257 miles
  • 2006 – 60,558 miles
  • 2005 – 52,333 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,801 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySome freeplay to upper steering column mount

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2009

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2009

  • Front tyres wearing close to wear markers

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Slight gearbox leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 9 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,801 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    85,801 miles
    Test number
    103587962045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySome freeplay to upper steering column mount

  2. Fail85,801 miles (+1,165)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,801 miles
    Test number
    482127260220
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySome freeplay to upper steering column mount

  3. Pass84,636 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    84,636 miles
    Test number
    958773101739
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing close to wear markers
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight gearbox leak

  4. Fail84,636 miles (+3,846)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,636 miles
    Test number
    203787805594
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing close to wear markers
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight gearbox leak

  5. Pass80,790 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    80,790 miles
    Test number
    155923393152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail80,785 miles (+1,711)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,785 miles
    Test number
    675444263007
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  7. Pass79,074 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    79,074 miles
    Test number
    317359351281
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail79,057 miles (+2,593)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,057 miles
    Test number
    599492241225
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Pass76,464 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    76,464 miles
    Test number
    841021759070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail76,464 miles (+8,207)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,464 miles
    Test number
    374180659090
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass68,257 miles (+7,699)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    68,257 miles
    Test number
    440147167273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,558 miles (+8,225)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    60,558 miles
    Test number
    330702456288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,333 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    52,333 miles
    Test number
    621812155227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about P290 YGC

Does P290 YGC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P290 YGC expired on 19 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P290 YGC?
The MOT on P290 YGC expired on 19 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P290 YGC done?
P290 YGC was recorded at 85,801 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 1,664 miles a year.
Has P290 YGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P290 YGC has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on P290 YGC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on P290 YGC find?
P290 YGC passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; some freeplay to upper steering column mount.

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