1997 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Petrol · R3 RMC
1997 Jaguar XK8 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 10 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 141,958 miles. MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XK8
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,958 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R3 RMC Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2026
- 141,958 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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R3 RMC MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 1997 Jaguar Xk8 (R3 RMC) between April 2026 and April 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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