CarVerify

Free Car Check

J18 GXJ

1997 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3248cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,477 mi
Last recorded81,477 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 GXJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 81,477 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 80,847 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 80,773 miles

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 May 2017 79,478 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 78,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 77,767 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 77,569 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 75,206 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 71,332 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in both diff jack shaft bearings

Pass 26 May 2010 67,044 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2009 63,402 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 63,401 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 May 2008 57,581 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2008 57,581 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2007 51,720 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 51,720 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 46,301 miles

rear a frame bushes are slightly worn

Fail 1 Jun 2006 46,301 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear A-Frame bushes are slightly worn

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

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
Full Jaguar Xj reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J18 GXJ is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J18 GXJ, 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

How do I check the history of J18 GXJ?

You can check the full history of J18 GXJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J18 GXJ registered?

J18 GXJ is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is J18 GXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J18 GXJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J18 GXJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J18 GXJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.