1997 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Petrol · G2 DJC
1997 Jaguar XK8 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 28 May 1997. Recorded mileage 107,853 miles. MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XK8
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,853 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G2 DJC Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/12/2025
- 107,853 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (44 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G2 DJC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Jaguar Xk8 (G2 DJC) between November 2006 and December 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 16 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (44 issues), Tyres (27 issues), Suspension (25 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 101 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: “Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
G2 DJC Mileage History
- 01/11/200681,565 mi
- 23/10/200782,517 mi+952 mi
- 01/11/200782,539 mi+22 mi
- 01/11/200782,539 mi
- 21/10/200883,650 mi+1,111 mi
- 05/11/200883,682 mi+32 mi
- 28/10/200985,606 mi+1,924 mi
- 02/11/200985,607 mi+1 mi
- 04/11/201087,572 mi+1,965 mi
- 04/11/201087,572 mi
- 05/10/201189,417 mi+1,845 mi
- 10/10/201189,417 mi
- 05/11/201291,769 mi+2,352 mi
- 07/11/20130 mi-91,769 mi
- 15/11/201393,238 mi+93,238 mi
- 21/11/201494,896 mi+1,658 mi
- 26/10/201596,548 mi+1,652 mi
- 30/10/201596,576 mi+28 mi
- 14/11/201698,359 mi+1,783 mi
- 14/11/2017100,330 mi+1,971 mi
- 01/12/2017100,337 mi+7 mi
- 30/11/2018101,912 mi+1,575 mi
- 25/11/2019102,687 mi+775 mi
- 26/11/2019102,687 mi
- 25/11/2020103,497 mi+810 mi
- 25/11/2021104,664 mi+1,167 mi
- 06/12/2022105,618 mi+954 mi
- 12/12/2023106,479 mi+861 mi
- 10/12/2024107,267 mi+788 mi
- 13/12/2024107,267 mi
- 16/12/2025107,853 mi+586 mi
Average of roughly 1,375 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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