1997 Jaguar XK8 4.0L Petrol · R7 XKB
1997 Jaguar XK8 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 70,834 miles. MOT valid until 27/08/2027. Taxed until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XK8
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,834 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
R7 XKB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 70,834 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R7 XKB Mileage History
- 20/08/202469,008 mi
- 21/08/202469,008 mi
- 29/08/202569,922 mi+914 mi
- 29/08/202569,922 mi
- 18/08/202670,834 mi+912 mi
Average of roughly 916 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R7 XKB 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 (R7 XKB) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 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 (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Split and perished (5.2.3 (j))”; “Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged Split and perished (5.2.3 (j))”; “Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged Split and perished (5.2.3 (j))”.
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