1997 Jaguar XJ 3.2L Petrol · R239 OWR
1997 Jaguar XJ (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1997. Recorded mileage 85,386 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/01/2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,386 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 3248cc
R239 OWR Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/01/2014
- 85,386 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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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.
R239 OWR Mileage History
- 05/06/200653,687 mi
- 25/05/200761,312 mi+7,625 mi
- 21/05/200867,831 mi+6,519 mi
- 21/05/200971,674 mi+3,843 mi
- 12/03/201072,756 mi+1,082 mi
- 16/03/201177,742 mi+4,986 mi
- 21/03/201177,742 mi
- 28/03/201280,035 mi+2,293 mi
- 02/04/201280,051 mi+16 mi
- 01/02/201381,365 mi+1,314 mi
- 31/01/201485,386 mi+4,021 mi
Average of roughly 4,140 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
R239 OWR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Jaguar Xj (R239 OWR) between June 2006 and January 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 January 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)”.