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LEZ 5774

1997 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,976 mi
Last recorded63,976 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEZ 5774
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 63,976 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 63,970 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 63,921 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 63,801 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 63,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 63,488 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 63,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 63,182 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 62,537 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 61,976 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 53,266 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 48,998 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 42,835 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 42,835 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 42,150 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 39,401 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

oil filter leaking

Pass 12 Mar 2013 37,289 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 34,893 miles

rear brake discs corroded on outer face

Fail 16 Feb 2012 34,893 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded on outer face

Pass 23 Feb 2011 33,518 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 33,396 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 28,737 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 28,737 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 23,514 miles

N/S/F wiper slightly smearing

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 17,396 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 16,635 miles

n/s/r tyre going flat possible puncher

Pass 1 Mar 2006 16,364 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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LEZ 5774 is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,996cc 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 LEZ 5774, 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 LEZ 5774 registered?

LEZ 5774 is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is LEZ 5774 safe to buy?

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