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1997 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Petrol · R436 CKV

R436 CKV

1997 Jaguar XK8 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 03/10/1997. Recorded mileage 71,013 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 07/07/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
3980cc

R436 CKV Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2025
  • 71,013 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
! Older vehicle
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R436 CKV Mileage History

  1. 06/06/202370,901 mi
  2. 06/06/202370,901 mi
  3. 08/07/202470,928 mi+27 mi
  4. 18/06/202571,013 mi+85 mi

Average of roughly 55 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

R436 CKV MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 28 Jun 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Jaguar Xk8 (R436 CKV) between June 2023 and June 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 18 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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