1997 Jaguar XJ 3.2L Petrol · R293 BVS
1997 Jaguar XJ (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 156,576 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/11/2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/10/2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,576 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 3239cc
R293 BVS Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2019
- 156,576 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 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.
R293 BVS Mileage History
- 28/07/200699,886 mi
- 28/07/200699,886 mi
- 03/08/2007114,003 mi+14,117 mi
- 13/05/2008122,998 mi+8,995 mi
- 12/05/2009126,788 mi+3,790 mi
- 22/03/2010129,284 mi+2,496 mi
- 29/03/2011135,109 mi+5,825 mi
- 07/04/2011135,116 mi+7 mi
- 10/04/2012140,029 mi+4,913 mi
- 16/04/2012140,029 mi
- 05/06/2013146,273 mi+6,244 mi
- 04/06/2014153,856 mi+7,583 mi
- 29/06/2017155,710 mi+1,854 mi
- 01/08/2018156,533 mi+823 mi
- 18/11/2019156,576 mi+43 mi
Average of roughly 4,260 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
R293 BVS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Jaguar Xj (R293 BVS) between July 2006 and November 2019.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 November 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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