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H2 XJE

1997 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,567 mi
Last recorded76,567 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH2 XJE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 76,567 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 73,734 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 71,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 71,127 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 65,770 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 63,294 miles

slight lift in n/s/r roadwheel

slight lift in o/s/r wheel

Fail 8 Mar 2022 63,243 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

o/s/r silencer in a rusty condition

slight lift in n/s/r roadwheel

slight lift in o/s/r wheel

Pass 3 Mar 2021 61,761 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 60,888 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 56,917 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 53,786 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 50,769 miles

Diff oil leak

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (2.7.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Screw in o/s/f tyre

Fail 6 Mar 2017 50,769 miles

Diff oil leak

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (2.7.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Screw in o/s/f tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2016 47,616 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 45,787 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 43,068 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2013 40,545 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

inner edge wear o/s/r tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2012 37,289 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 37,298 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 35,216 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 29,570 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 28,362 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 27,967 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 27,144 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 25,801 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 24,686 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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H2 XJE is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 H2 XJE, 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 H2 XJE registered?

H2 XJE is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is H2 XJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H2 XJE shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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