1997 Jaguar XJ 3.2L Petrol · P574 BPJ
1997 Jaguar XJ (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 104,595 miles. MOT valid until 05 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,595 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P574 BPJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2026
- 104,595 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P574 BPJ 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 (P574 BPJ) between June 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 February 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: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper union (1.1.12 (c) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
P574 BPJ Mileage History
- 23/06/2023103,886 mi
- 28/07/2023103,896 mi+10 mi
- 20/09/2024104,085 mi+189 mi
- 24/09/2024104,085 mi
- 06/02/2026104,595 mi+510 mi
Average of roughly 270 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Jaguar Jaguar XJ (X350/X351)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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