1997 Jaguar XJ 3.2L Petrol · R427 AVC
1997 Jaguar XJ (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 133,169 miles. MOT valid until 22/11/2026. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,169 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
R427 AVC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2025
- 133,169 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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.
R427 AVC Mileage History
- 23/11/2021128,012 mi
- 25/10/2022130,890 mi+2,878 mi
- 17/11/2023133,155 mi+2,265 mi
- 09/11/2024133,161 mi+6 mi
- 17/11/2025133,169 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 1,294 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R427 AVC 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 (R427 AVC) between November 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
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