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J99 WSM

1997 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

131,027 mi
Last recorded131,027 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 WSM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 131,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 113,015 miles

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

advise ns no plate lamp inoperative

advise rear amber bulbs faded

Pass 19 Jan 2024 102,104 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 102,104 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 87,040 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 86,967 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silenser (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 80,410 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 74,317 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 72,340 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front coil springs corroded

exhaust system rusty

front radiator support rusty

slight corrosion in places

slight play in both rear driveshaft universal joints

Pass 27 Oct 2017 72,334 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 72,012 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 71,703 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 71,333 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 77,248 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 69,309 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 67,625 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 67,264 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 63,156 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2008 60,921 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 60,921 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 56,284 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 53,951 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 53,951 miles

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

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

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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J99 WSM is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 J99 WSM, 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 J99 WSM registered?

J99 WSM is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 April 1997.

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The MOT history for J99 WSM shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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