1997 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Petrol · P116 EAB
1997 Jaguar XK8 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 17 Jun 1997. Recorded mileage 47,179 miles. MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XK8
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,179 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P116 EAB Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2026
- 47,179 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P116 EAB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Jaguar Xk8 (P116 EAB) between June 2007 and February 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)”; “Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
P116 EAB Mileage History
- 19/06/200717,879 mi
- 03/03/201018,777 mi+898 mi
- 04/03/201018,777 mi
- 25/10/201218,866 mi+89 mi
- 21/10/201321,715 mi+2,849 mi
- 23/10/201321,715 mi
- 09/09/201522,329 mi+614 mi
- 27/04/202022,949 mi+620 mi
- 12/04/202129,095 mi+6,146 mi
- 29/04/202231,789 mi+2,694 mi
- 24/04/202337,093 mi+5,304 mi
- 12/04/202442,902 mi+5,809 mi
- 18/02/202546,597 mi+3,695 mi
- 02/02/202647,179 mi+582 mi
Average of roughly 1,573 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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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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