1997 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Petrol · R146 BHP
1997 Jaguar XK8 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 11 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 123,096 miles. MOT expired on 27 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XK8
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,096 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R146 BHP Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2023
- 123,096 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R146 BHP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Jaguar Xk8 (R146 BHP) between February 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Power steering component leaking Rack (2.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
R146 BHP Mileage History
- 18/02/2022122,673 mi
- 15/03/2022122,684 mi+11 mi
- 29/04/2023123,096 mi+412 mi
Average of roughly 355 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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