1997 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Petrol · 5520 MU
1997 Jaguar XK8 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 83,539 miles. MOT expired on 09 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XK8
- Year / Origin
- 1997
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,539 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
5520 MU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2024
- 83,539 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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5520 MU Mileage History
- 24/02/202383,259 mi
- 02/03/202383,262 mi+3 mi
- 14/03/202483,532 mi+270 mi
- 11/04/202483,539 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 248 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
5520 MU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Jaguar Xk8 (5520 MU) between February 2023 and April 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Steering (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”.
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