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J40 RKB

1997 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

38,372 mi
Last recorded38,372 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 RKB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 38,372 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 38,338 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 38,287 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 37,685 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 37,576 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 37,541 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 37,268 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 36,755 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 36,754 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 21 Nov 2014 36,574 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 35,503 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 34,663 miles

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 23 Sep 2011 33,850 miles

front tyres starting to wear inside edge

Pass 24 Sep 2010 32,575 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 31,849 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 30,376 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 28,588 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 May 2006 28,325 miles

nail in tyre

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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J40 RKB is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 J40 RKB, 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 J40 RKB registered?

J40 RKB is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is J40 RKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J40 RKB shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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