1997 Jaguar XJ 3.2L Petrol · R988 AUA
1997 Jaguar XJ (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 94,722 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/07/2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31/07/2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,722 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 3239cc
R988 AUA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/06/2024
- 94,722 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 22 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
R988 AUA Mileage History
- 06/06/202288,973 mi
- 22/07/202289,101 mi+128 mi
- 24/07/202391,970 mi+2,869 mi
- 27/06/202494,722 mi+2,752 mi
Average of roughly 2,792 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R988 AUA 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 (R988 AUA) between June 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 June 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust system (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”.
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