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J666 PSP

1997 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,900 mi
Last recorded74,900 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ666 PSP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 74,900 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 74,092 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 74,087 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 73,634 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 73,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel pipe corroded at in-line fuel filter ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 70,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 70,237 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 66,551 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 66,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 62,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge and just on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 56,402 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 50,524 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 45,163 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Oct 2015 43,689 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has play.

Fail 16 Oct 2015 43,689 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering arm has play.

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 42,612 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 42,002 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 39,374 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 39,371 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 38,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 38,825 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 38,472 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN BADLY INNER EDGES

Pass 7 Oct 2009 37,630 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 35,742 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 33,962 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 32,901 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 29,628 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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J666 PSP is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 J666 PSP, 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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J666 PSP is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 22 October 1997.

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