1997 Jaguar XJ 3.2L Petrol · R34 NAE
1997 Jaguar XJ (3.2L, petrol). First registered 03 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 67,758 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,758 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R34 NAE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2026
- 67,758 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R34 NAE 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 (R34 NAE) between February 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 June 2026 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 (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
R34 NAE Mileage History
- 28/02/202262,544 mi
- 16/05/202364,039 mi+1,495 mi
- 16/05/202364,039 mi
- 21/11/202466,114 mi+2,075 mi
- 23/06/202667,758 mi+1,644 mi
Average of roughly 1,208 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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