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N8 WBH

1997 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,769 mi
Last recorded88,769 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 WBH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 May 2026 88,769 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 86,763 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 85,703 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 85,666 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 85,610 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 84,318 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 81,910 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 80,214 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 76,506 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside front tyre slight deteriorated close to bead

Pass 29 Jul 2014 72,666 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 70,996 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

corrotion nearside & offside front inner sill area

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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N8 WBH is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 2,720cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N8 WBH, 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 N8 WBH registered?

N8 WBH is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is N8 WBH safe to buy?

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