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B15 AMP

1997 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

70,704 mi
Last recorded70,704 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 AMP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 70,704 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 70,682 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 70,599 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 70,559 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 70,559 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 70,515 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 70,208 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 70,208 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 69,934 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 69,678 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 69,263 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 68,802 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 68,313 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 67,698 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 67,041 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 66,351 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 66,351 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 66,110 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 65,524 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 64,628 miles

both front springs heavily corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2007 64,013 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 63,545 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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B15 AMP is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Red 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 B15 AMP, 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 B15 AMP registered?

B15 AMP is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 January 1997.

Is B15 AMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B15 AMP 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.

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