Is the Jaguar XK8 ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 6,920 MOT tests, around 3% of Jaguar XK8s still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 52% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 45%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 100% petrol. Petrol XK8s are generally compliant from 2006, while petrol cars from 2000 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 3%
- Likely charged
- 52%
- Depends on the car
- 45%
- MOT tests analysed
- 6,920
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Year and fuel type are a guide. Enter the registration to check that car's own record.
XK8 ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many XK8s of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol |
|---|---|
| 2006 | Likely compliant111 tested |
| 2005 | Check Euro standard621 tested |
| 2004 | Check Euro standard564 tested |
| 2003 | Check Euro standard611 tested |
| 2002 | Check Euro standard632 tested |
| 2001 | Check Euro standard676 tested |
| 2000 | Likely charged540 tested |
| 1999 | Likely charged522 tested |
| 1998 | Likely charged977 tested |
| 1997 | Likely charged1,221 tested |
| 1996 | Likely charged319 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the XK8
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006).
- Petrol (100% of XK8s tested): likely compliant from 2006; 2000 and earlier are likely to be charged.
Thinking of buying one? Check how XK8s fare at the MOT too: see the Jaguar XK8 MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Jaguar XK8 for London: what the MOT data shows
The Jaguar XK8s in this data were first registered between 1996 and 2006. 1997 was the most common year, with 1,223 tests (18% of the total), and half were registered in 2000 or later.
XK8s from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 77% of the time, at an average of 71,483 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 73% of the time with 88,609 miles on average.
On a budget, the oldest petrol XK8s likely to comply are from 2006. 111 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 77% of the time and averaged 71,483 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the XK8's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were suspension: "prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength" (4.0% of tests); brakes: "warning lamp indicates an ABS fault" (3.0%); lights and electrics: "not working" (2.9%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 10.5% of tests.
Overall, 74% of XK8s passed first time, slightly above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 84,391 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Jaguar models
About this data
Based on 6,920 first MOT tests of the Jaguar XK8 carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 6,920 MOT tests say about the Jaguar XK8 and London's ULEZ.
Is the Jaguar XK8 ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 3% of XK8s on the road are likely compliant and 52% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006).
Which petrol XK8 years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol XK8s first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
How can I check if a specific XK8 is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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