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LEE 465

1997 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,063 mi
Last recorded110,063 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEE 465
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 110,063 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 110,043 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 110,043 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both side. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 109,993 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 109,516 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 108,824 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDE. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 106,709 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 106,709 miles

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 103,242 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 102,302 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 101,080 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 100,092 miles

Offside Front Inner sill slight rust

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil Leak

Fail 13 Dec 2016 100,087 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Inner sill slight rust

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil Leak

Pass 18 Dec 2015 99,268 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 97,844 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 97,078 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 96,031 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 95,091 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 93,704 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 92,333 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 88,512 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Dec 2008 88,507 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 82,422 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 77,574 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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LEE 465 is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LEE 465, 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 LEE 465 registered?

LEE 465 is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 December 1997.

Is LEE 465 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LEE 465 shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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