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A7 BEW

1997 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

52,190 mi
Last recorded52,190 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 BEW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 52,190 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 52,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 51,527 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 49,957 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 48,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 48,205 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area near sub-frame mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on inner edge, and has a cut. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 47,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on inside edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 47,007 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 47,007 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 46,662 miles

both front tyres wearing bald on inside edges.

Fail 12 Apr 2018 46,662 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing bald on inside edges.

Pass 10 Mar 2017 46,132 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 4 Jan 2016 45,431 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% one bulb out in center stop lamp (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 45,424 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure main beam unit support frame broken (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% one bulb out in center stop lamp (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 45,064 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 44,737 miles

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

slight wear in o/s steering rack inner joint.

Pass 22 Nov 2012 43,808 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 42,947 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 41,426 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 40,122 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 38,908 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 36,565 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 34,315 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing off on outer edge.

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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A7 BEW is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc 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 A7 BEW, 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 A7 BEW registered?

A7 BEW is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 8 October 1997.

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