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L31 BAM

1997 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,848 mi
Last recorded121,848 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL31 BAM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 121,848 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 121,848 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2023 121,674 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 121,494 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floorpans/sills inc NSF around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 121,494 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floorpans/sills inc NSF around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 119,954 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floorpans/inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 119,752 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 119,646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 119,646 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 May 2015 119,221 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 117,969 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 117,968 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 114,792 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 105,885 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2010 105,885 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 2 May 2009 101,932 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2008 99,282 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

sills,backing sills,floors,inner wings and subframes are corroding

slight play in offside rear diff bearings

Fail 12 May 2008 99,271 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 95,097 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 95,617 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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L31 BAM 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 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L31 BAM, 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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L31 BAM is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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