1997 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Petrol · A13 FCA
1997 Jaguar XK8 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 92,954 miles. MOT valid until 02 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XK8
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,954 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
A13 FCA Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2026
- 92,954 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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A13 FCA Mileage History
- 12/09/200657,868 mi
- 12/09/200657,868 mi
- 22/08/200762,539 mi+4,671 mi
- 09/09/200865,545 mi+3,006 mi
- 08/09/200967,677 mi+2,132 mi
- 31/08/201068,988 mi+1,311 mi
- 10/09/201170,998 mi+2,010 mi
- 13/09/201274,290 mi+3,292 mi
- 03/09/201377,060 mi+2,770 mi
- 23/09/201479,748 mi+2,688 mi
- 09/10/201582,448 mi+2,700 mi
- 13/11/201582,538 mi+90 mi
- 08/11/201683,588 mi+1,050 mi
- 23/10/201784,124 mi+536 mi
- 05/11/201885,433 mi+1,309 mi
- 07/11/201987,386 mi+1,953 mi
- 02/11/202088,528 mi+1,142 mi
- 02/11/202189,360 mi+832 mi
- 11/11/202290,338 mi+978 mi
- 13/11/202391,693 mi+1,355 mi
- 16/11/202391,712 mi+19 mi
- 04/11/202492,289 mi+577 mi
- 03/03/202692,954 mi+665 mi
Average of roughly 1,802 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
A13 FCA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Jaguar Xk8 (A13 FCA) between September 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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 Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)”.
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