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97 BT

2017 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

20,000 mi
Last recorded20,000 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 Jaguar Xj39,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration97 BT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 20,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2026 20,000 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 18,013 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 16,000 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 13,952 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 11,406 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 8,866 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 6,541 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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97 BT is a 2017 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 39,506 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 97 BT, 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 9 years old, this Jaguar Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 97 BT registered?

97 BT is a 2017 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 4 December 2017.

Is 97 BT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 97 BT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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