No, R985 ABK is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for R985 ABK?

The MOT for R985 ABK is valid and due for renewal on or before 21 February 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of R985 ABK?

The recorded mileage for R985 ABK is 181,034 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R985 ABK ULEZ compliant?

No, R985 ABK does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1997 Jaguar XJ 3.2L Petrol · R985 ABK

R985 ABK

1997 Jaguar XJ (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1997. Recorded mileage 181,034 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: JAGUAR XJ
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
MOT Status: Valid until 21/02/2026
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 181,034 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 3.2L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 21/02/2026

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 181,034 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1997
Engine: 3200cc

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R985 ABK Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 14/07/2026
181,034 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

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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.

1997 Common Problems

R985 ABK Mileage History

19/04/2023174,562 mi
22/02/2024176,692 mi+2,130 mi
11/02/2025178,801 mi+2,109 mi
18/02/2026180,983 mi+2,182 mi
14/07/2026181,034 mi+51 mi

Average of roughly 2,000 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R985 ABK MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 5 Sept 2026, 11:07

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Jaguar Xj (R985 ABK) between April 2023 and July 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 14 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 7 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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