1997 Jaguar XJ 3.2L Petrol · R20 RAS
1997 Jaguar XJ (3.2L, petrol). First registered 13 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 82,689 miles. MOT expired on 20 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,689 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R20 RAS Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2025
- 82,689 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
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R20 RAS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Jaguar Xj (R20 RAS) between March 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 13 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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.
R20 RAS Mileage History
- 20/03/202378,585 mi
- 22/05/202479,530 mi+945 mi
- 13/05/202582,689 mi+3,159 mi
Average of roughly 1,910 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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