1997 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Petrol · J17 DLW
1997 Jaguar XK8 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1997. Recorded mileage 92,728 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XK8
- Year / Origin
- 1997
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,728 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 3980cc
J17 DLW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2025
- 92,728 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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J17 DLW Mileage History
- 05/02/2022125,050 mi
- 09/02/2022125,052 mi+2 mi
- 02/03/2023125,095 mi+43 mi
- 18/07/202592,728 mi-32,367 mi
Average of roughly -9,376 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
J17 DLW 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 (J17 DLW) between February 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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