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A1 RTD

1997 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

79,152 mi
Last recorded79,152 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 RTD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 79,152 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 79,152 miles

Emissions unable to be completed EXHAUST (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 78,591 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 78,252 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 77,737 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 77,160 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 77,159 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 77,009 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 77,009 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 75,724 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 74,145 miles

handbrake eff, only just met

Fail 6 Nov 2017 74,145 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

handbrake eff, only just met

Pass 1 Nov 2016 72,780 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 71,199 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 68,808 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 66,983 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 65,184 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 62,498 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 60,378 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 56,617 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 53,103 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 49,205 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 44,020 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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A1 RTD is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 A1 RTD, 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 A1 RTD registered?

A1 RTD is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 6 January 1997.

Is A1 RTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 RTD shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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