1997 Jaguar XJ 3.2L Petrol · P651 FGM
1997 Jaguar XJ (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1997. Recorded mileage 161,842 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/05/2012
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,842 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 3239cc
P651 FGM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/10/2013
- 161,842 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Known faults for Jaguar Jaguar XJ (X350/X351)
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
P651 FGM Mileage History
- 23/06/2008146,888 mi
- 02/05/2009148,591 mi+1,703 mi
- 26/04/2010154,231 mi+5,640 mi
- 09/05/2011159,589 mi+5,358 mi
- 16/10/2013161,842 mi+2,253 mi
Average of roughly 2,814 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P651 FGM 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 Xj (P651 FGM) between June 2008 and October 2013.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 October 2013 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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