1997 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Petrol · P897 BUB
1997 Jaguar XK8 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 18 Jun 1997. Recorded mileage 94,549 miles. MOT expired on 28 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XK8
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,549 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P897 BUB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2024
- 94,549 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P897 BUB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Jaguar Xk8 (P897 BUB) between September 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 2024 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: Bodywork (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”; “Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly r”.
P897 BUB Mileage History
- 24/09/202292,448 mi
- 23/09/202393,624 mi+1,176 mi
- 20/10/202393,632 mi+8 mi
- 21/10/202494,546 mi+914 mi
- 29/10/202494,549 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1,002 miles per year across 5 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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