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140 CPF

1997 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,301 mi
Last recorded123,301 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration140 CPF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 123,301 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 123,267 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

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

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

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

fuel lines corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2014 122,932 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components.

Surface corrosion to; fuel pipes,rear brake pipes, floor, chassis and rear sills.

corrosion to front sills ( o/s & n/s ) although not affecting braking or steering.

Fail 15 Aug 2014 122,932 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components.

Surface corrosion to; fuel pipes,rear brake pipes, floor, chassis and rear sills.

corrosion to front sills ( o/s & n/s ) although not affecting braking or steering.

Pass 23 Aug 2013 121,787 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fuel pipes corroded, N/S/R

Heavy corrosion/holed to N/S and O/S inner sill

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 120,418 miles

engine oil leak

excessive corrosion within 30cm of nearside front jacking beam but not affecting its strength

excessive corrosion within 30cm of offside front jacking beam but not affecting its strength

slight corrosion on both rear sills near jacking beams

Pass 16 Aug 2011 118,720 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 116,255 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear tyres cracking on the outer sidewalls

front coil springs rusty and corroded

very slight movement to the nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 5 Sep 2009 114,833 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 110,279 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cuts to all tyres

some corrosion on rear chassis/floor sections

Fail 15 Jan 2008 110,279 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres very close to limits on tread.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cuts to all tyres

some corrosion on rear chassis/floor sections

Fail 29 Dec 2006 104,061 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 104,061 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 98,185 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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140 CPF 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 71.4%.

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 140 CPF, 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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140 CPF is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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