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J300 GSS

1997 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

106,129 mi
Last recorded106,129 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ300 GSS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 106,129 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 106,117 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 106,097 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 105,999 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 105,878 miles

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)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 99,184 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 14 Sep 2011 94,405 miles

both front wheel bearings have some play

osr suspension has some play

Fail 13 Sep 2011 94,383 miles

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

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

both front wheel bearings have some play

osr suspension has some play

Pass 18 Jun 2010 83,320 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front tyres heavy wear inside edge

Pass 29 Jun 2009 74,744 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 66,801 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 63,066 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 54,388 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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J300 GSS is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 J300 GSS, 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 J300 GSS registered?

J300 GSS is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is J300 GSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J300 GSS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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