1997 Jaguar XK8 3.4L Petrol · P506 DUD
1997 Jaguar XK8 (3.4L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1997. Recorded mileage 101,808 km. MOT valid until 18/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XK8
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 101,808 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 3399cc
P506 DUD Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
- 101,808 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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P506 DUD Odometer History
- 12/02/2018100,366 km
- 02/11/2021100,830 km+464 km
- 08/11/2021100,835 mi
- 21/02/2023101,343 mi+508 mi
- 12/11/2025101,806 km
- 19/11/2025101,808 km+2 km
Average of roughly 186 km per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
P506 DUD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Jaguar Xk8 (P506 DUD) between February 2018 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 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: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))”.
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