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A12 USK

1997 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,722 mi
Last recorded76,722 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 USK
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 76,722 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 76,722 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 72,850 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2025 72,849 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 72,848 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 72,848 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 72,841 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 72,809 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 72,753 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 72,300 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 71,536 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 70,977 miles

Nearside Rear damper lower joint boot split

Offside Rear damper lower joint boot split

Pass 15 Sep 2015 70,500 miles

Nearside Rear Lower damper bush dust cover split.

Offside Rear Lower damper bush dust cover split.

Pass 8 Oct 2014 69,811 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 68,073 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 66,527 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 65,242 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 63,958 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 62,733 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

chassis corrosion at o/s/f is very advanvced but has not corroded through.

Pass 13 Oct 2008 60,563 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 58,639 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 55,944 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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A12 USK is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A12 USK, 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 A12 USK registered?

A12 USK is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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