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J2 AXM

1997 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

123,549 mi
Last recorded123,549 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 AXM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 123,549 miles

BOTH FRONT FLOORS CORRODED

BOTH FRONT LOWER BALLJOINTS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

BOTH INNER AND OUTTER SILLS CORRODED

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHED

FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS WORN

FRONT SUBFRAME MOUNTING POINTS CORRODED

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONANTS CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN PASSENGER FRONT WHEEL BEARING

SLIGHT WEEP FROM POWERSTEERING RACK

Pass 3 Apr 2025 121,552 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION BALLJOINTS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHED AND HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

FRONT SUSPENSION MOUNTS CORRODED

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER AND OUTTER SILLS CORRODED

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTS CORRODED

SLIGHT WEEP FROM POWER STEERING

TYRES PERISHED

Pass 17 Apr 2024 119,469 miles

DIFF SHOWING SIGNS OF LEAKING OIL

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT SUSPENSION

SUSPENSION AND SUBFRAMES CORRODED

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED

Pass 7 Apr 2023 117,200 miles

JACKING POINTS CORRODED

REAR DIFF LEAKING OIL FROM FRONT OIL SEAL

SUSPENSION COMPONANTS CORRODED

Pass 1 Apr 2022 113,084 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE JACKING POINT/CHASSI CORRODED AND HOLED BUT NOT WITHIN A PRESCRIBED AREA

REAR SUBFRAME COVERD IN AN OIL

SUSPENSION SPRINGS CORRODED

Fail 24 Mar 2022 113,064 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE JACKING POINT/CHASSI CORRODED AND HOLED BUT NOT WITHIN A PRESCRIBED AREA

REAR SUBFRAME COVERD IN AN OIL

SUSPENSION SPRINGS CORRODED

Pass 31 Mar 2021 110,100 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

engine oil

surface corrosion rear subframe

Fail 18 Mar 2021 110,074 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

engine oil

surface corrosion rear subframe

Pass 19 Mar 2020 108,043 miles

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

Nearside Inner sill area

Offside Inner Sill area

Pass 15 Apr 2019 102,620 miles

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

Slight corrosion on both inner sills

Fail 9 Apr 2019 102,545 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 98,297 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 96,285 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 96,196 miles

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (5.2.6)

Front Body has slight corrosion o/s & n/s inner sill panels (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint n/s & o/s (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 95,393 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 95,025 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 94,012 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 91,947 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

oil leak from diff

rear x/member bushes attn n/f

Pass 4 Apr 2012 89,933 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 87,085 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 83,672 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 80,569 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 75,447 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 69,941 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 63,669 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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J2 AXM is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 J2 AXM, 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 J2 AXM registered?

J2 AXM is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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