1997 Jaguar XJ 3.2L Petrol · R496 BOE
1997 Jaguar XJ (3.2L, petrol). First registered 13/10/1997. Recorded mileage 127,690 miles. MOT valid until 16/01/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,690 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 3248cc
R496 BOE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 127,690 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 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.
R496 BOE Mileage History
- 31/08/2022123,475 mi
- 08/09/2023124,411 mi+936 mi
- 16/01/2025126,301 mi+1,890 mi
- 17/01/2025126,301 mi
- 13/01/2026127,690 mi+1,389 mi
Average of roughly 1,251 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R496 BOE 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 (R496 BOE) between August 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 January 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: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
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