1997 Jaguar XJ 3.2L Petrol · R132 AAR
1997 Jaguar XJ (3.2L, petrol). First registered 18 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 106,435 miles. MOT expired on 08 May 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 May 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,435 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R132 AAR Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/05/2023
- 106,435 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R132 AAR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1997 Jaguar Xj (R132 AAR) between May 2023 and May 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue). 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.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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