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K55 ACL

1997 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

56,521 mi
Last recorded56,521 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 ACL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 56,521 miles

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

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

rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Aug 2022 56,272 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 55,382 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 54,641 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 53,256 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 52,282 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 50,925 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 50,035 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 48,548 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 45,324 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 42,271 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 34,207 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 24,194 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 24,145 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 23,569 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2008 23,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 23,540 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 22,905 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 22,806 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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K55 ACL is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 K55 ACL, 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 K55 ACL registered?

K55 ACL is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is K55 ACL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K55 ACL shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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