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1997 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,850 mi
Last recorded68,850 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration30 PAT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 68,850 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened several, front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 67,690 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 65,861 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 64,516 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 63,044 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 62,037 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 62,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 59,195 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 58,190 miles

minor damage at front number plate

Fail 8 Jan 2019 58,190 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

minor damage at front number plate

Pass 18 Jan 2018 57,983 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 57,777 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 57,548 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 57,292 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 59,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

both sides front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 17 Jan 2014 57,006 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 56,676 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 56,676 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 55,457 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 52,926 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 52,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 50,438 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 47,870 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Slight damage to front registration plate.

Fail 20 May 2008 47,870 miles

Front Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Dip beam alignment will need to be checked when lights are working

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Slight damage to front registration plate.

Pass 14 Jun 2007 45,416 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Pass 10 Apr 2006 42,757 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 40,963 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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30 PAT is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 30 PAT, 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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30 PAT is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 11 March 1997.

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