1997 Jaguar XJ 4.0L Petrol · R144 AAR
1997 Jaguar XJ (4.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 75,254 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,254 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R144 AAR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2026
- 75,254 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
R144 AAR Mileage History
- 14/12/202171,737 mi
- 03/07/202373,088 mi+1,351 mi
- 14/07/202573,129 mi+41 mi
- 09/07/202675,254 mi+2,125 mi
Average of roughly 770 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R144 AAR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Jaguar Xj (R144 AAR) between December 2021 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (R144 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as R144AAR.
VOLKSWAGEN
BEETLE
FORD
FOCUS
BMW
3 SERIES
TRIUMPH
SPRINT
BMW
3 SERIES
ROVER
620
PORSCHE
911 CARRERA
MERCEDES-BENZ
A 200 AMG LINE ED EXECUTIVE A
HYUNDAI
I20 N T-GDI
BMW
316
HONDA
CR-V
BMW
5 SERIES
JAGUAR XJ Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 1997 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.