1997 Jaguar XJ 4.0L Petrol · R408 CKV
1997 Jaguar XJ (4.0L, petrol). First registered 09/10/1997. Recorded mileage 114,158 miles. MOT valid until 21/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,158 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
R408 CKV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2026
- 114,158 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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.
R408 CKV Mileage History
- 07/05/202498,853 mi
- 15/05/2025105,387 mi+6,534 mi
- 23/05/2025105,407 mi+20 mi
- 11/05/2026114,158 mi+8,751 mi
- 11/05/2026114,158 mi
Average of roughly 7,617 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R408 CKV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Jaguar Xj (R408 CKV) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 May 2026 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: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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