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A5 PLK

1997 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

69,650 mi
Last recorded69,650 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 PLK
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 69,650 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 69,390 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 69,331 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 69,274 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 69,201 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 68,995 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 68,991 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 68,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear subframe front bushies seperating

both sides front jacking points corroding

Pass 8 Aug 2018 68,605 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 67,899 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 67,636 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 67,534 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 20,450 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 66,219 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 65,962 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 65,962 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 63,725 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 62,940 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 60,915 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 58,958 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 56,534 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 56,004 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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A5 PLK is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,239cc 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 A5 PLK, 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 A5 PLK registered?

A5 PLK is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is A5 PLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 PLK shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A5 PLK have outstanding finance?

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