1997 Jaguar XJ 4.0L Petrol · P292 FBL
1997 Jaguar XJ (4.0L, petrol). First registered 26/03/1997. Recorded mileage 181,731 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/09/2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,731 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 3980cc
P292 FBL Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/09/2021
- 181,731 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (30 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.
P292 FBL Mileage History
- 16/06/2006116,447 mi
- 11/06/2007127,864 mi+11,417 mi
- 17/12/2007133,090 mi+5,226 mi
- 10/12/2008142,908 mi+9,818 mi
- 08/12/2009152,248 mi+9,340 mi
- 09/12/2009152,263 mi+15 mi
- 18/02/2011159,657 mi+7,394 mi
- 22/02/2011159,668 mi+11 mi
- 04/02/2012163,941 mi+4,273 mi
- 31/08/2013165,034 mi+1,093 mi
- 08/08/2014168,399 mi+3,365 mi
- 28/08/2015171,242 mi+2,843 mi
- 21/01/2016170,411 mi-831 mi
- 23/08/2017174,448 mi+4,037 mi
- 21/08/2018176,791 mi+2,343 mi
- 31/08/2018176,803 mi+12 mi
- 10/09/2019178,579 mi+1,776 mi
- 20/09/2019178,579 mi
- 09/09/2020180,519 mi+1,940 mi
- 10/09/2020180,519 mi
- 23/09/2021181,731 mi+1,212 mi
Average of roughly 4,275 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P292 FBL 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 (P292 FBL) between June 2006 and September 2021.
The record contains 14 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (30 issues), Suspension (21 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 85 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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely ”; “Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely”.
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