1997 Jaguar XJ 4.0L Petrol · R34 AAU
1997 Jaguar XJ (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1997. Recorded mileage 100,081 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/08/2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (16/03/2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,081 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 3996cc
R34 AAU Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2021
- 100,081 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 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.
R34 AAU Mileage History
- 17/10/200671,925 mi
- 20/10/200671,939 mi+14 mi
- 01/10/200775,659 mi+3,720 mi
- 30/09/200849,465 mi-26,194 mi
- 01/10/200849,469 mi+4 mi
- 02/10/200982,804 mi+33,335 mi
- 05/10/200982,837 mi+33 mi
- 01/10/201086,086 mi+3,249 mi
- 30/09/201188,528 mi+2,442 mi
- 14/10/201188,628 mi+100 mi
- 26/01/201392,324 mi+3,696 mi
- 07/02/201498,637 mi+6,313 mi
- 20/03/201599,050 mi+413 mi
- 31/03/201699,057 mi+7 mi
- 20/04/201799,069 mi+12 mi
- 30/04/201899,566 mi+497 mi
- 21/08/201999,946 mi+380 mi
- 24/08/2020100,029 mi+83 mi
- 13/08/2021100,081 mi+52 mi
Average of roughly 1,900 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R34 AAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Jaguar Xj (R34 AAU) between October 2006 and August 2021.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
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