1997 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Petrol · P70 XKB
1997 Jaguar XK8 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 17 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 55,114 miles. MOT expired on 21 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XK8
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,114 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P70 XKB Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/06/2026
- 55,114 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P70 XKB 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 (P70 XKB) between May 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”.
P70 XKB Mileage History
- 04/05/200650,466 mi
- 21/05/200751,553 mi+1,087 mi
- 08/05/200852,787 mi+1,234 mi
- 13/05/200852,812 mi+25 mi
- 28/05/200953,026 mi+214 mi
- 21/05/201053,150 mi+124 mi
- 19/05/201153,555 mi+405 mi
- 14/05/201253,933 mi+378 mi
- 14/05/201253,933 mi
- 14/05/201353,990 mi+57 mi
- 24/05/201454,164 mi+174 mi
- 05/05/201554,411 mi+247 mi
- 04/05/201654,509 mi+98 mi
- 22/05/201754,577 mi+68 mi
- 23/05/201854,638 mi+61 mi
- 27/05/201954,688 mi+50 mi
- 23/08/202154,699 mi+11 mi
- 22/08/202254,761 mi+62 mi
- 11/08/202354,817 mi+56 mi
- 15/08/202454,872 mi+55 mi
- 08/06/202655,114 mi+242 mi
Average of roughly 231 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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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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