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P17 JAJ

1997 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,126 mi
Last recorded89,126 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP17 JAJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 89,126 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 88,871 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 88,524 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 88,231 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 87,341 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 84,220 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 67,808 miles

slight play in front + rear wheel bearings + front bumper slightly loose

Pass 7 Oct 2010 63,217 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 63,196 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 59,252 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 57,201 miles

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

O/S/F Door check strap incorrectly working.

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2007 55,539 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 24 Sep 2007 55,539 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 2 Oct 2006 52,678 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)

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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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P17 JAJ is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P17 JAJ, 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 P17 JAJ registered?

P17 JAJ is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P17 JAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P17 JAJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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