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6938 FG

1997 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

94,498 mi
Last recorded94,498 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6938 FG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 94,498 miles

Nearside Front SILL SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Dec 2025 94,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm CORDS EXPOSED (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm CORDS EXPOSED (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front SILL SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 87,707 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear axle bush slightly worn

Pass 19 Dec 2023 80,745 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 74,574 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 71,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 66,909 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 66,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 65,681 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded at chassis leg

Pass 11 Dec 2018 64,357 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 62,503 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 62,503 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2017 62,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 61,180 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroding

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroding

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

Pass 5 May 2015 60,215 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 59,096 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 57,636 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 55,435 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 52,488 miles

nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint gator split

Fail 26 Nov 2010 52,487 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint gator split

Pass 21 Dec 2009 50,259 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 48,615 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 47,227 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 45,318 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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6938 FG is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 6938 FG, 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 6938 FG registered?

6938 FG is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 November 1997.

Is 6938 FG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6938 FG shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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