1997 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Petrol · P252 JJU
1997 Jaguar XK8 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 17 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 97,712 miles. MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XK8
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,712 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P252 JJU Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2025
- 97,712 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P252 JJU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Jaguar Xk8 (P252 JJU) between May 2007 and November 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 November 2025 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: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountin”; “Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”; “Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)”.
P252 JJU Mileage History
- 21/05/200770,792 mi
- 30/05/200770,798 mi+6 mi
- 22/05/200873,993 mi+3,195 mi
- 23/04/201077,178 mi+3,185 mi
- 23/04/201077,178 mi
- 18/04/201179,405 mi+2,227 mi
- 09/03/201280,679 mi+1,274 mi
- 24/04/201381,918 mi+1,239 mi
- 15/04/201483,144 mi+1,226 mi
- 03/06/201585,151 mi+2,007 mi
- 10/05/201885,354 mi+203 mi
- 04/07/201986,503 mi+1,149 mi
- 25/06/202086,922 mi+419 mi
- 06/07/202187,374 mi+452 mi
- 13/10/202287,507 mi+133 mi
- 19/07/202497,515 mi+10,008 mi
- 27/11/202597,712 mi+197 mi
Average of roughly 1,453 miles per year across 17 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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