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1997 Jaguar XJ 3.2L Petrol · R226 BBW

R226 BBW

1997 Jaguar XJ (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1997. Recorded mileage 98,281 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 31/05/2024
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
3248cc

R226 BBW Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2023
  • 98,281 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
! Older vehicle
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R226 BBW Mileage History

  1. 30/05/202297,187 mi
  2. 30/05/202297,187 mi
  3. 22/05/202398,281 mi+1,094 mi

Average of roughly 1,119 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

R226 BBW MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Jaguar Xj (R226 BBW) between May 2022 and May 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 22 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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