1997 Jaguar XJ 3.2L Petrol · P142 HOK
1997 Jaguar XJ (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1997. Recorded mileage 148,476 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/03/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,476 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
P142 HOK Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2022
- 148,476 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (21 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.
P142 HOK Mileage History
- 09/01/200676,798 mi
- 08/01/200785,123 mi+8,325 mi
- 09/01/200893,175 mi+8,052 mi
- 07/01/2009101,178 mi+8,003 mi
- 08/01/2010111,315 mi+10,137 mi
- 08/01/2010111,315 mi
- 06/01/2011121,381 mi+10,066 mi
- 09/01/2012125,643 mi+4,262 mi
- 11/12/2012127,067 mi+1,424 mi
- 11/12/2012127,067 mi
- 06/01/2014128,450 mi+1,383 mi
- 06/01/2014128,450 mi
- 09/12/2014129,677 mi+1,227 mi
- 21/12/2015130,603 mi+926 mi
- 11/03/2017131,618 mi+1,015 mi
- 07/03/2018134,473 mi+2,855 mi
- 22/02/2019138,680 mi+4,207 mi
- 14/02/2020140,041 mi+1,361 mi
- 05/03/2021143,652 mi+3,611 mi
- 10/03/2022148,476 mi+4,824 mi
- 11/03/2022148,476 mi
Average of roughly 4,433 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
P142 HOK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Jaguar Xj (P142 HOK) between January 2006 and March 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (21 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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