The road tax status for R627 AVU is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R627 AVU?

The MOT for R627 AVU is valid and due for renewal on or before 14 July 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of R627 AVU?

The recorded mileage for R627 AVU is 87,195 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R627 AVU ULEZ compliant?

No, R627 AVU does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

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1997 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Petrol · R627 AVU

R627 AVU

1997 Jaguar XK8 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 22/12/1997. Recorded mileage 87,195 miles. MOT valid until 14/07/2027.

Make & Model: JAGUAR XK8
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
MOT Status: Valid until 14/07/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 87,195 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 4.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 87,195 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 3980cc

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R627 AVU Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2026
87,195 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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R627 AVU Mileage History

12/06/202486,690 mi
12/06/202486,690 mi
26/06/202586,844 mi+154 mi
10/07/202687,190 mi+346 mi
16/07/202687,195 mi+5 mi

Average of roughly 241 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R627 AVU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 9 Sept 2026, 23:43

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Jaguar Xk8 (R627 AVU) between June 2024 and July 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 16 July 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: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 18 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 Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”.

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