1997 Jaguar XJ 3.3L Petrol · R262 BCH
1997 Jaguar XJ (3.3L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1997. Recorded mileage 179,249 miles. MOT valid until 17/10/2026. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,249 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 3250cc
R262 BCH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2025
- 179,249 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (3 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.
R262 BCH Mileage History
- 19/10/202292,858 mi
- 29/09/2023117,931 mi+25,073 mi
- 09/10/2023118,745 mi+814 mi
- 20/09/2024148,908 mi+30,163 mi
- 30/09/2025179,249 mi+30,341 mi
Average of roughly 29,301 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R262 BCH 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 (R262 BCH) between October 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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