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6 TM

1997 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,367 mi
Last recorded34,367 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6 TM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 34,367 miles

Rear both exhaust silencer's deteriorating/ corroding

both rear tyre's worn on edge's of tread

Pass 5 Jan 2017 33,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edge's

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

both rear exhaust silencer's deteriorating/ corroding

Pass 6 Jan 2016 33,215 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on both edge's

both rear exhaust boxes deteriorating

Pass 9 Dec 2014 35,398 miles

both rear exhaust boxes deteriorating

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

slight play in both steering arm's

Fail 11 Dec 2013 31,653 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear exhaust boxes deteriorating

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge and slight sidewall damage

offside rear tyre balding inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2013 31,653 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear exhaust boxes deteriorating

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge and slight sidewall damage

offside rear tyre balding inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2012 31,058 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 30,643 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 29,029 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 29,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 26,517 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 24,114 miles

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

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

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

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Pass 7 Aug 2007 22,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 19,404 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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6 TM is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Blue 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 6 TM, 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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6 TM is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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