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DSJ 425

1997 Jaguar Xk

White Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

71,369 mi
Last recorded71,369 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xk44,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSJ 425
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 71,369 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 71,289 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 71,097 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 70,958 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 70,830 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 70,707 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 70,667 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 70,165 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 70,122 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 70,074 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 70,060 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 70,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 69,913 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)

advise slight movement in steering rack bushes

Pass 4 Sep 2013 69,886 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 14 Aug 2012 69,711 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

advise steering rack has slight play in its bonded rubber mountings

Pass 13 Jul 2011 69,676 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 69,543 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 69,513 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 69,423 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 69,320 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 69,232 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xk?

Based on 156,752 MOT tests across 11,610 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
2,593
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
11,610
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,872
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,213
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 976
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 839
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 762
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DSJ 425 is a 1997 Jaguar Xk in White with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1997 Jaguar Xk models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 44,272 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,872 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DSJ 425, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xk typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 29 years old, this Jaguar Xk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DSJ 425 registered?

DSJ 425 is a 1997 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 11 July 1997.

Is DSJ 425 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSJ 425 shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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