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A16 PBA

1997 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

122,583 mi
Last recorded122,583 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 PBA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 122,583 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 122,383 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 121,740 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 121,139 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 119,307 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 117,213 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 115,715 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 112,954 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Apr 2018 112,954 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 111,089 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 110,078 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 110,078 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 108,610 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 108,266 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 108,081 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 105,728 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 104,310 miles

rear hubs have slight movement

Pass 21 Jul 2009 103,392 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 98,534 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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A16 PBA is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 A16 PBA, 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 A16 PBA registered?

A16 PBA is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is A16 PBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 PBA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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