1997 Jaguar XJ 3.2L Petrol · RAD 108M
1997 Jaguar XJ (3.2L, petrol). First registered 25 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 117,853 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,853 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RAD 108M Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2026
- 117,853 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RAD 108M 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 (RAD 108M) between July 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 June 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: Bodywork (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
RAD 108M Mileage History
- 05/07/2023117,724 mi
- 08/07/2024117,736 mi+12 mi
- 11/07/2025117,745 mi+9 mi
- 11/07/2025117,745 mi
- 26/06/2026117,853 mi+108 mi
Average of roughly 43 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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