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A13 FEM

1997 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,654 mi
Last recorded109,654 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 FEM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 109,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake binding slighty

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 109,392 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both inner sills showing signs of corrosion

o/s/r wheel binding slightly

rear number plate slightly deteriated

Pass 16 Jan 2014 108,713 miles

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

both inner sills showing signs off corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2013 107,902 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 106,558 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 106,558 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 105,396 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 104,268 miles

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

slight P/A/S leak fron steering rack

Fail 23 Jan 2009 102,983 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 102,983 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 98,430 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2007 92,618 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 26 Jan 2007 92,618 miles

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

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

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

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

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 30 Jan 2006 85,880 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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A13 FEM 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 78.6%.

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 A13 FEM, 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 A13 FEM registered?

A13 FEM is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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