1997 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Petrol · P807 DDV
1997 Jaguar XK8 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 92,574 miles. MOT expired on 12 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XK8
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,574 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P807 DDV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/08/2026
- 92,574 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P807 DDV Mileage History
- 15/07/202292,306 mi
- 04/08/202392,416 mi+110 mi
- 14/08/202392,422 mi+6 mi
- 31/07/202492,480 mi+58 mi
- 17/08/202692,574 mi+94 mi
Average of roughly 66 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P807 DDV 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 (P807 DDV) between July 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”; “Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))”.
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