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542 XJ

1997 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,148 mi
Last recorded77,148 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration542 XJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2026 77,148 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 76,825 miles

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

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

Offside 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))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 76,163 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 75,680 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 75,141 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 75,083 miles

o/s b/joint rubber rear subframe bushes coil springs corroding

Pass 14 Sep 2019 74,933 miles

n/s f b/flex deteriorating o/s bottom ball joint rubber perishing both front sills weak r/subframe bushes weak

Pass 1 Sep 2018 74,818 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 74,487 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 73,963 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 73,289 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 72,450 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 71,475 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 71,039 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 70,616 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 70,579 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 70,575 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 70,527 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 70,424 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 70,119 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 69,826 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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542 XJ is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 542 XJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 542 XJ registered?

542 XJ is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 11 March 1997.

Is 542 XJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 542 XJ shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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