1997 Jaguar XJ 4.0L Petrol · J40 TAA
1997 Jaguar XJ (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 120,499 miles. MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1997
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,499 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J40 TAA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2026
- 120,499 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
J40 TAA Mileage History
- 17/05/2024119,251 mi
- 13/05/2025119,990 mi+739 mi
- 12/06/2025120,034 mi+44 mi
- 19/05/2026120,425 mi+391 mi
- 26/05/2026120,499 mi+74 mi
Average of roughly 617 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J40 TAA 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 (J40 TAA) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 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: Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (”.
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