1997 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Petrol · ARA 426A
1997 Jaguar XK8 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 02 Jun 1997. Recorded mileage 70,273 miles. MOT expired on 25 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XK8
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,273 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ARA 426A Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2025
- 70,273 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ARA 426A 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 (ARA 426A) between July 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
ARA 426A Mileage History
- 26/07/202268,622 mi
- 26/07/202369,065 mi+443 mi
- 09/08/202470,104 mi+1,039 mi
- 27/08/202570,272 mi+168 mi
- 27/08/202570,273 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 535 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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