1997 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Petrol · R762 CDW
1997 Jaguar XK8 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1997. Recorded mileage 72,735 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XK8
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/07/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/08/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,735 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
R762 CDW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2025
- 72,735 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (2 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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R762 CDW Mileage History
- 17/05/202269,755 mi
- 27/05/202269,764 mi+9 mi
- 29/07/202371,885 mi+2,121 mi
- 03/08/202371,999 mi+114 mi
- 17/07/202572,735 mi+736 mi
Average of roughly 941 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R762 CDW 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 (R762 CDW) between May 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2025 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 (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))”; “Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”.
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