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3977 DG

1990 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,180 mi
Last recorded47,180 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xj108,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3977 DG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 47,180 miles

Coolant leak Appears to be leaking from the waterpump adv further inspection ()

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 47,160 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel Both rear (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component leak from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc discoloured due to overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Starting to wear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2024 46,627 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 46,580 miles

Rear brakes poor

Pass 3 May 2019 46,508 miles

stone chip on front window screen

Fail 3 May 2019 46,508 miles

stone chip on front window screen

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 May 2018 46,328 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 45,853 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 45,755 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 45,550 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 45,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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3977 DG is a 1990 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1990 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 108,780 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 3977 DG, 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 36 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 3977 DG registered?

3977 DG is a 1990 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is 3977 DG safe to buy?

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