1997 Jaguar XJ 4.0L Petrol · P526 JOM
1997 Jaguar XJ (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 120,907 miles. MOT expired on 02 Mar 2015.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Mar 2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,907 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P526 JOM Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2014
- 120,907 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P526 JOM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Jaguar Xj (P526 JOM) between May 2006 and March 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
P526 JOM Mileage History
- 23/05/200674,697 mi
- 24/05/200777,813 mi+3,116 mi
- 27/05/200884,105 mi+6,292 mi
- 23/05/200993,838 mi+9,733 mi
- 01/06/201098,700 mi+4,862 mi
- 06/06/2011100,954 mi+2,254 mi
- 25/05/2012110,453 mi+9,499 mi
- 22/02/2013111,909 mi+1,456 mi
- 03/03/2014120,907 mi+8,998 mi
Average of roughly 5,941 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
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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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