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N777 TMM

1997 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

107,867 mi
Last recorded107,867 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN777 TMM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 107,867 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 105,159 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 105,070 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 104,880 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 104,846 miles

Emissions unable to be completed too much smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 104,403 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 104,049 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 104,049 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 103,624 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 102,709 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 100,730 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2017 100,720 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings corrosion hole along sill, within 30cm of seat mounting points (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (marked in yellow) (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall and outer tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings corrosion hole along sill, within 30cm of seat mounting points (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre tread cracking

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

light corrosion nearside chassis rail

Fail 9 Aug 2016 100,551 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 89,348 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 - 4mm (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2014 84,034 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 84,034 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 73,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 62,664 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 62,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 58,309 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 57,049 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 54,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 54,479 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 53,899 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 52,272 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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N777 TMM is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N777 TMM, 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 N777 TMM registered?

N777 TMM is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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