1997 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Petrol · SBC 1
1997 Jaguar XK8 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 98,858 miles. MOT valid until 05/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XK8
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,858 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 3980cc
SBC 1 Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 98,858 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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SBC 1 Mileage History
- 25/07/200671,584 mi
- 25/07/200671,584 mi
- 20/07/200772,943 mi+1,359 mi
- 23/07/200874,025 mi+1,082 mi
- 23/07/200974,307 mi+282 mi
- 03/08/201078,093 mi+3,786 mi
- 29/07/201178,301 mi+208 mi
- 01/08/201178,304 mi+3 mi
- 27/07/201278,467 mi+163 mi
- 01/08/201378,744 mi+277 mi
- 23/04/201578,810 mi+66 mi
- 20/04/201679,432 mi+622 mi
- 03/06/201781,682 mi+2,250 mi
- 29/05/201887,514 mi+5,832 mi
- 14/05/201997,818 mi+10,304 mi
- 21/08/202098,267 mi+449 mi
- 26/06/202498,710 mi+443 mi
- 07/07/202698,858 mi+148 mi
Average of roughly 1,367 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
SBC 1 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Jaguar Xk8 (SBC 1) between July 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”.
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