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M16 PEL

1997 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,312 mi
Last recorded101,312 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 PEL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 101,312 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 101,123 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 100,914 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 100,365 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 100,255 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 99,885 miles

n/s/r tyre's low on tread 2mm

Pass 16 Jan 2020 99,268 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 98,850 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 98,197 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 97,851 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 96,884 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 96,884 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 95,993 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 94,732 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 93,405 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 93,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Feb 2012 92,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2012 92,758 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 90,775 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 88,636 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 86,138 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 82,848 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 79,137 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 75,883 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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M16 PEL is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M16 PEL, 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 M16 PEL registered?

M16 PEL is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 19 September 1997.

Is M16 PEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M16 PEL shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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