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P169 GAJ

1997 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

147,134 mi
Last recorded147,134 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP169 GAJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 147,134 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 144,838 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 140,693 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 140,688 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 136,623 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both split/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s inner sill front small hole

rear suspension bushes/boots split, perished

Pass 24 Jan 2022 135,358 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 132,421 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 131,089 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside sill slightly Corroded

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wiper split on ends

Pass 7 Feb 2019 129,058 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 126,497 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Feb 2017 121,333 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Nearside Rear Lower shock bush perished

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

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

Offside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Offside Rear Lower shock bush perished

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

aux belts perished

Pass 12 Feb 2016 117,158 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corrorded (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear shock lower bushes perished

Pass 9 Mar 2015 112,291 miles

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

corrosion to both front inner sills/floorpan

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 18 Mar 2014 112,044 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 112,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 110,669 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 110,669 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 108,226 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 106,569 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 104,737 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Pass 10 Mar 2009 102,179 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 102,179 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 98,796 miles

Coolant leak

Front bumper insecure

Pass 9 Mar 2007 94,709 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 88,446 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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P169 GAJ 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 84%.

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 P169 GAJ, 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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P169 GAJ is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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