1997 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Petrol · P596 ALJ
1997 Jaguar XK8 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1997. Recorded mileage 103,500 miles. MOT valid until 10/04/2027. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XK8
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,500 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
P596 ALJ Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 103,500 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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P596 ALJ Mileage History
- 04/01/200659,698 mi
- 25/01/200764,027 mi+4,329 mi
- 11/02/200871,299 mi+7,272 mi
- 11/02/200871,299 mi
- 31/01/201172,230 mi+931 mi
- 01/02/201172,230 mi
- 01/02/201282,972 mi+10,742 mi
- 22/03/201282,986 mi+14 mi
- 17/08/201586,333 mi+3,347 mi
- 18/08/201687,701 mi+1,368 mi
- 07/04/201788,946 mi+1,245 mi
- 13/04/201891,546 mi+2,600 mi
- 27/04/201991,871 mi+325 mi
- 21/05/202092,158 mi+287 mi
- 21/05/202192,419 mi+261 mi
- 08/06/202392,993 mi+574 mi
- 12/04/202493,117 mi+124 mi
- 11/04/202597,782 mi+4,665 mi
- 10/04/2026103,500 mi+5,718 mi
Average of roughly 2,162 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
P596 ALJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Jaguar Xk8 (P596 ALJ) between January 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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: “Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
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