1997 Jaguar XJ 3.2L Petrol · R8 RVS
1997 Jaguar XJ (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 125,774 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/11/2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/06/2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,774 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
R8 RVS Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2014
- 125,774 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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.
R8 RVS Mileage History
- 26/06/2006103,414 mi
- 09/07/2007103,848 mi+434 mi
- 07/07/2008103,865 mi+17 mi
- 16/07/2009107,775 mi+3,910 mi
- 11/11/2010111,266 mi+3,491 mi
- 14/11/2011112,903 mi+1,637 mi
- 14/11/2011112,903 mi
- 15/11/2012117,971 mi+5,068 mi
- 11/11/2013122,146 mi+4,175 mi
- 13/11/2013122,164 mi+18 mi
- 06/11/2014125,774 mi+3,610 mi
- 06/11/2014125,774 mi
Average of roughly 2,673 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
R8 RVS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Jaguar Xj (R8 RVS) between June 2006 and November 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 November 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)”; “Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)”.
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