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M700 JPB

1997 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

140,924 mi
Last recorded140,924 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM700 JPB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 140,924 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front and Rear chassis and Suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2025 140,840 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front and Rear chassis and Suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2024 139,786 miles

Chassis and Suspension components corroded

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 139,786 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis and Suspension components corroded

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 138,384 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill to wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 137,321 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2016 137,176 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 135,768 miles

all tryes starting to crack

offside front seat slightly loose

Pass 14 Feb 2014 131,656 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 127,152 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 123,004 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 121,683 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 119,448 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 115,023 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 108,484 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

diff oil leak

Pass 16 May 2006 98,432 miles

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

nail in n/s rear tyre

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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M700 JPB is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 M700 JPB, 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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M700 JPB is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 22 April 1997.

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