1997 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Petrol · R577 DKX
1997 Jaguar XK8 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 52,788 miles. MOT valid until 07 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XK8
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,788 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R577 DKX Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2026
- 52,788 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R577 DKX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Jaguar Xk8 (R577 DKX) between July 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 February 2026 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: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). 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: “Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
R577 DKX Mileage History
- 24/07/200619,913 mi
- 19/07/200721,724 mi+1,811 mi
- 22/07/200822,545 mi+821 mi
- 24/07/200923,350 mi+805 mi
- 30/06/201024,819 mi+1,469 mi
- 18/07/201127,568 mi+2,749 mi
- 20/09/201230,594 mi+3,026 mi
- 08/08/201333,952 mi+3,358 mi
- 08/08/201437,176 mi+3,224 mi
- 18/08/201542,550 mi+5,374 mi
- 08/02/201742,797 mi+247 mi
- 29/01/201844,611 mi+1,814 mi
- 22/01/201946,304 mi+1,693 mi
- 04/02/202048,173 mi+1,869 mi
- 04/02/202048,173 mi
- 02/02/202148,917 mi+744 mi
- 02/02/202250,159 mi+1,242 mi
- 01/02/202350,712 mi+553 mi
- 05/02/202451,391 mi+679 mi
- 06/02/202451,393 mi+2 mi
- 05/02/202551,760 mi+367 mi
- 04/02/202652,788 mi+1,028 mi
Average of roughly 1,683 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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