1997 Jaguar XJ 3.2L Petrol · F30 LES
1997 Jaguar XJ (3.2L, petrol). First registered 30/09/1997. Recorded mileage 98,860 miles. MOT valid until 18/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,860 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
F30 LES Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2026
- 98,860 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 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.
F30 LES Mileage History
- 20/08/202498,084 mi
- 06/08/202598,473 mi+389 mi
- 14/08/202598,506 mi+33 mi
- 10/08/202698,850 mi+344 mi
- 13/08/202698,860 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 392 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F30 LES 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 (F30 LES) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 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: Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
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