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10 JPB

1997 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

123,194 mi
Last recorded123,194 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration10 JPB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 123,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 122,990 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 122,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 115,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front lower sill slightly corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2021 112,807 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 109,574 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 103,085 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 99,461 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 92,844 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 89,336 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 85,611 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 79,258 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 79,258 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 74,873 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 74,871 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 71,009 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 65,288 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 61,611 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 58,401 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 54,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 50,675 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 46,526 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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10 JPB is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1997 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 101,018 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 10 JPB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 10 JPB registered?

10 JPB is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 9 April 1997.

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