1997 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Petrol · P84 BNW
1997 Jaguar XK8 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 16/05/1997. Recorded mileage 39,981 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XK8
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/10/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,981 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
P84 BNW Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2022
- 39,981 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.
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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P84 BNW Mileage History
- 23/03/200931,660 mi
- 22/06/201033,232 mi+1,572 mi
- 26/05/201133,529 mi+297 mi
- 27/05/201133,529 mi
- 11/06/201234,285 mi+756 mi
- 17/06/201335,012 mi+727 mi
- 17/06/201435,629 mi+617 mi
- 04/06/201536,215 mi+586 mi
- 13/06/201636,836 mi+621 mi
- 14/06/201737,398 mi+562 mi
- 07/06/201837,838 mi+440 mi
- 05/06/201938,324 mi+486 mi
- 29/10/202038,945 mi+621 mi
- 11/10/202139,471 mi+526 mi
- 26/09/202239,981 mi+510 mi
- 13/10/202239,981 mi
Average of roughly 614 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
P84 BNW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Jaguar Xk8 (P84 BNW) between March 2009 and October 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2022 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), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (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: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”.
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