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1997 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Petrol · P1 PCE

P1 PCE

1997 Jaguar XK8 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Feb 1997. Recorded mileage 8,631 miles. MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027.

Make & Model
JAGUAR XK8
Year / Origin
1997 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 16 Aug 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
8,631 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 4.0L
Reliability Guide
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MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 16 Aug 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
3995cc
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P1 PCE Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
  • 8,631 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

P1 PCE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 18:47
MOT Analysis

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 (P1 PCE) between August 2022 and August 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

P1 PCE Mileage History

  1. 12/08/20228,078 mi
  2. 31/07/20238,196 mi+118 mi
  3. 13/08/20248,212 mi+16 mi
  4. 06/08/20258,333 mi+121 mi
  5. 18/08/20268,631 mi+298 mi

Average of roughly 138 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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