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KHB 1

1997 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

178,615 mi
Last recorded178,615 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHB 1
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 178,615 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 176,929 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 175,904 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 174,905 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 172,213 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 168,926 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 165,015 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 160,050 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 160,028 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 155,949 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 155,939 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 152,222 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 149,502 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 145,808 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 145,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 143,527 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 141,328 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 141,293 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 138,492 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2012 138,492 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 136,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 133,941 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front and rear coil springs corroded

near and offside rear subframe mounting bushes deteriorated

unable to check front and rear pads

Pass 4 Feb 2009 130,280 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 127,519 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)

slight movement in steering rack mounting rubbers

suggest check rear brakes

Pass 15 Aug 2006 121,202 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 121,200 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2005 115,351 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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KHB 1 is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KHB 1, 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 KHB 1 registered?

KHB 1 is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is KHB 1 safe to buy?

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