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J9 RDR

1997 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

72,736 mi
Last recorded72,736 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 RDR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 72,736 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

spring areas corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2024 71,284 miles

Front Coil spring corroded And rear all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear General corrosion underneath

Pass 14 Jan 2020 65,244 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 64,651 miles

Central Rear gearbox mount slightly fractured

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 61,798 miles

Gearbox Mount Broken

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 57,825 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases boxs (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 55,066 miles

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 27 Jul 2013 52,111 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 52,111 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 50,352 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 50,352 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 49,941 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 49,500 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 48,022 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 46,254 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 44,202 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 41,222 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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J9 RDR is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 J9 RDR, 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 J9 RDR registered?

J9 RDR is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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