1997 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Petrol · F457 CAT
1997 Jaguar XK8 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 25/02/1997. Recorded mileage 88,669 miles. MOT valid until 05/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XK8
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,669 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
F457 CAT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 88,669 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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F457 CAT Mileage History
- 10/12/202181,461 mi
- 01/12/202285,083 mi+3,622 mi
- 05/12/202387,819 mi+2,736 mi
- 13/12/202488,620 mi+801 mi
- 07/04/202688,669 mi+49 mi
Average of roughly 1,667 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F457 CAT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Jaguar Xk8 (F457 CAT) between December 2021 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
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