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N22 GRB

1997 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

29,048 mi
Last recorded29,048 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN22 GRB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 29,048 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 28,100 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 26,975 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 26,399 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 26,075 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 25,222 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 25,075 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 24,420 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 22,990 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 16,513 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 16,513 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 12,886 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 2 Apr 2013 12,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 Mar 2012 12,424 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 12,018 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 11,572 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 11,285 miles

slight play both rear hubs

Fail 18 Mar 2009 11,285 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

slight play both rear hubs

Pass 28 Mar 2008 10,143 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 9,304 miles

unable to see brake pads †water damage to rear number plate

Pass 21 Mar 2006 8,713 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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N22 GRB is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 N22 GRB, 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 N22 GRB registered?

N22 GRB is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 22 October 1997.

Is N22 GRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N22 GRB shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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