1997 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Petrol · K10 XKB
1997 Jaguar XK8 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 65,755 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XK8
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/04/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,755 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
K10 XKB Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2024
- 65,755 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
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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K10 XKB Mileage History
- 18/10/200641,840 mi
- 14/05/200851,170 mi+9,330 mi
- 02/05/200955,104 mi+3,934 mi
- 24/05/201061,665 mi+6,561 mi
- 19/05/201164,055 mi+2,390 mi
- 19/05/201164,055 mi
- 21/05/201265,500 mi+1,445 mi
- 17/05/201368,412 mi+2,912 mi
- 16/05/201469,017 mi+605 mi
- 21/04/201571,156 mi+2,139 mi
- 15/04/201672,235 mi+1,079 mi
- 08/04/201756,257 mi-15,978 mi
- 14/04/201857,014 mi+757 mi
- 18/04/201857,168 mi+154 mi
- 10/04/201960,015 mi+2,847 mi
- 30/04/202060,962 mi+947 mi
- 10/05/202162,045 mi+1,083 mi
- 10/05/202162,045 mi
- 04/05/202263,115 mi+1,070 mi
- 26/04/202364,556 mi+1,441 mi
- 23/06/202364,595 mi+39 mi
- 25/04/202465,755 mi+1,160 mi
Average of roughly 1,365 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
K10 XKB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Jaguar Xk8 (K10 XKB) between October 2006 and April 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 25 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)”.
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