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M29 JSW

1997 Jaguar Xj

Cream Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

161,026 mi
Last recorded161,026 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM29 JSW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 161,026 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 160,758 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 159,922 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 159,606 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 158,776 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 158,776 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 158,460 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 158,081 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 158,074 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 156,938 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 156,120 miles

Offside Front slight play in wheel bearing

slight play in offside and nearside rear hub/suspension.

Pass 27 Apr 2016 155,420 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 153,923 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak on rear axle.

slight play in nearside and offside rear hub assemblies.

Pass 4 Apr 2014 151,960 miles

front coil springs corroded.

slight play in front wheel bearings.

slight play in offside and nearside rear hub assemblies.

Pass 5 Apr 2013 149,153 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 149,153 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 148,226 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 148,221 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 147,066 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 140,244 miles

Engine oil level low

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre outer wall has a small split

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 133,524 miles

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

Small split in the outer wall of the nearside front tyre

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

Pass 3 May 2007 123,695 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 123,695 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 2 May 2006 108,168 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 108,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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M29 JSW is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Cream with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 M29 JSW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M29 JSW registered?

M29 JSW is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 6 June 1997.

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