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L4 XJB

1997 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

82,853 mi
Last recorded82,853 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 XJB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 82,853 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2026 82,848 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded above rear axle ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 82,848 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded above rear axle ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 82,727 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 82,669 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 82,656 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 82,646 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 82,646 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 82,634 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 82,633 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 82,619 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 82,615 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 81,915 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 80,548 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 79,136 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 77,488 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 77,488 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 72,739 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 64,072 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front tyres wearing off on inner edges

n/s/f lower joint

Pass 16 Aug 2011 62,173 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 60,253 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 58,229 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 55,594 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 53,805 miles

corrosion starting in n/s/f chassis,slight play in n/s/f hub bearing

Pass 1 Aug 2006 51,751 miles

corrosion starting in n/s/f chassis.

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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L4 XJB is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 L4 XJB, 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 L4 XJB registered?

L4 XJB is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 19 November 1997.

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