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1997 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

82,160 mi
Last recorded82,160 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 LDE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 82,160 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 80,568 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 78,758 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 30 May 2024 78,755 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill next to jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 77,220 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 75,731 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 73,696 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 72,735 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 70,240 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Apr 2018 67,809 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 65,261 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 65,258 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 63,107 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 63,107 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 60,568 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Oil leak

slight play in upper steering coloum

Pass 23 Apr 2014 57,401 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

slight play in steering collum

Pass 25 Apr 2013 54,166 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 50,944 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 46,884 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 43,571 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 39,592 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 36,313 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 36,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

STRONGLY ADVISE OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TO BE REPLACED

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Apr 2007 32,603 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 29,186 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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1 LDE is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 1 LDE, 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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1 LDE is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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