1997 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Petrol · P460 FCY
1997 Jaguar XK8 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1997. Recorded mileage 74,203 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XK8
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,203 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
P460 FCY Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2025
- 74,203 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 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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P460 FCY Mileage History
- 07/03/200651,204 mi
- 30/03/200752,713 mi+1,509 mi
- 26/03/200855,218 mi+2,505 mi
- 29/03/200855,218 mi
- 30/03/200959,044 mi+3,826 mi
- 30/03/200959,044 mi
- 22/03/201064,475 mi+5,431 mi
- 26/03/201064,551 mi+76 mi
- 21/03/201169,956 mi+5,405 mi
- 24/03/201169,956 mi
- 01/05/201373,353 mi+3,397 mi
- 17/05/201373,359 mi+6 mi
- 22/05/201373,362 mi+3 mi
- 27/05/201473,541 mi+179 mi
- 13/05/201573,954 mi+413 mi
- 29/03/201974,090 mi+136 mi
- 02/04/201974,094 mi+4 mi
- 09/05/202074,134 mi+40 mi
- 08/05/202174,179 mi+45 mi
- 28/08/202574,203 mi+24 mi
- 28/08/202574,203 mi
Average of roughly 1,181 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
P460 FCY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Jaguar Xk8 (P460 FCY) between March 2006 and August 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 28 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))”.
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