1997 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Petrol · P220 DCE
1997 Jaguar XK8 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 168,328 miles. MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XK8
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,328 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P220 DCE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/08/2026
- 168,328 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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P220 DCE Mileage History
- 05/08/2024159,244 mi
- 05/08/2024159,244 mi
- 31/07/2025164,734 mi+5,490 mi
- 31/07/2025164,734 mi
- 10/08/2026168,328 mi+3,594 mi
Average of roughly 4,515 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P220 DCE 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 (P220 DCE) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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