1997 Jaguar XJ 4.0L Petrol · R522 EDV
1997 Jaguar XJ (4.0L, petrol). First registered 07/11/1997. Recorded mileage 53,150 miles. MOT valid until 19/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,150 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 3996cc
R522 EDV Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2025
- 53,150 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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.
R522 EDV Mileage History
- 02/11/200640,695 mi
- 08/10/200743,032 mi+2,337 mi
- 20/10/200844,626 mi+1,594 mi
- 28/10/200946,544 mi+1,918 mi
- 29/10/201048,225 mi+1,681 mi
- 29/10/201048,225 mi
- 31/10/201148,662 mi+437 mi
- 30/10/201248,999 mi+337 mi
- 31/10/201349,132 mi+133 mi
- 21/11/201449,235 mi+103 mi
- 14/12/201549,278 mi+43 mi
- 26/05/201749,426 mi+148 mi
- 10/05/201849,475 mi+49 mi
- 21/06/202249,478 mi+3 mi
- 15/08/202349,847 mi+369 mi
- 20/11/202452,087 mi+2,240 mi
- 18/11/202553,150 mi+1,063 mi
Average of roughly 654 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
R522 EDV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Jaguar Xj (R522 EDV) between November 2006 and November 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 November 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: Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
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