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P16 BRM

1997 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

65,805 mi
Last recorded65,805 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP16 BRM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 65,805 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 63,215 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 59,416 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 51,872 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 45,016 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 44,871 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 44,153 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 43,490 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 43,382 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 43,358 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 42,770 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 42,299 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 41,834 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 34,936 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 31,426 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 30,250 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 29,435 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 28,196 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 28,196 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 21,869 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 19,457 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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P16 BRM is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 P16 BRM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P16 BRM registered?

P16 BRM is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P16 BRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P16 BRM shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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