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JAG 38Y

1997 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,800 mi
Last recorded119,800 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAG 38Y
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 119,800 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026 119,720 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 118,085 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 118,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency low

Offside Front Lower inner wing/sill holed/corroded

Offside Rear Play at driveshaft joint/suspension pin

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s/f,n/s/f front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play O/s/f,n/s/f (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 118,022 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Lower Spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper damaged/insecure

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

Offside Front Lower inner wing/sill holed/corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower Spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Play at driveshaft joint/suspension pin

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s/f,n/s/f front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s/f,o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play O/s/f,n/s/f (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 117,689 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2023 117,689 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 115,904 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 110,865 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 108,285 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 105,743 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 101,790 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2017 93,752 miles

slight lift in steering column not excessive

Pass 25 Apr 2016 89,864 miles

Nearside rear tyre has 2 / 3 mm of tread left and wearing on edges slightly

Offside rear tyre has 3 mm of tread left and wearing on edges slightly

Pass 5 May 2015 85,102 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 82,229 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 82,203 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 May 2013 79,269 miles

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

nearside front inner sill is corroded but not in prescribed area.

Fail 30 May 2013 79,269 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front inner sill is corroded but not in prescribed area.

Pass 6 Jun 2012 76,781 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 76,781 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 71,744 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 71,133 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 69,365 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 66,264 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 60,711 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 56,758 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 52,968 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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JAG 38Y is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JAG 38Y, 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 JAG 38Y registered?

JAG 38Y is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is JAG 38Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAG 38Y shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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