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J4 BEW

1997 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

94,687 mi
Last recorded94,687 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

RegistrationJ4 BEW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 94,687 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 93,610 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 91,376 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 87,567 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 83,376 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 79,196 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 76,017 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 74,066 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 72,905 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 71,668 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 71,414 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 68,123 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 68,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 65,342 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 63,048 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 60,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

gen corrosion on front and rear subframes, exhaust corrded but not leaking,

Pass 2 Aug 2010 57,146 miles

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

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

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

corrosion n/s front chassis

Pass 29 Jul 2009 53,851 miles

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

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

slight play n/s front wheel bearing

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Pass 15 Jul 2008 51,026 miles

wiper poor / play at rack and rack mounts / play at osf top arm bush / front coil spring corroded / slight lift at rear wheels

Pass 9 Aug 2007 47,191 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 43,863 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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J4 BEW is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 J4 BEW, 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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J4 BEW is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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