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5990 XJ

1997 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,524 mi
Last recorded108,524 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5990 XJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 108,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2011 107,080 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 107,080 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 106,643 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 106,227 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 106,180 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 105,661 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Aug 2007 103,198 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 103,198 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 99,284 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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5990 XJ is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 5990 XJ, 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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What year was 5990 XJ registered?

5990 XJ is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is 5990 XJ safe to buy?

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