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K300 CMA

1997 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

92,601 mi
Last recorded92,601 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK300 CMA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 92,601 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 92,507 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 11 Sep 2024 91,236 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All, on front and rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 90,485 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 88,942 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 87,296 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 85,011 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 82,496 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 79,889 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 76,755 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 74,186 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 71,692 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 66,179 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 62,707 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 58,788 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 54,342 miles

o/s rear tyre perished

Fail 3 Mar 2009 54,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Mar 2008 49,161 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 46,111 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 42,174 miles

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

btoh sides front coil springs corroding

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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K300 CMA is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 K300 CMA, 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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K300 CMA is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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