1997 Jaguar XJ 3.2L Petrol · R343 ARD
1997 Jaguar XJ (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 60,147 miles. MOT valid until 04/12/2026. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,147 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
R343 ARD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2025
- 60,147 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 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.
R343 ARD Mileage History
- 14/04/202254,367 mi
- 18/04/202358,259 mi+3,892 mi
- 05/04/202459,467 mi+1,208 mi
- 31/10/202560,147 mi+680 mi
- 05/12/202560,147 mi
Average of roughly 1,586 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R343 ARD 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 (R343 ARD) between April 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 December 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: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is lik”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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