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A14 TNW

1997 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

100,223 mi
Last recorded100,223 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 TNW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2021 100,223 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 99,748 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 99,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 99,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 99,446 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bumper not located in fixing

Nearside Front foglamp lens cracked

Pass 14 Jun 2017 98,754 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner of wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner of wing (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear fuel pipes corroded

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

Pass 13 May 2016 97,820 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 96,035 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 May 2014 94,475 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 92,346 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 92,346 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 89,938 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 88,453 miles

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

winter tyres fitted to rear wheels

Fail 24 May 2011 88,418 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

winter tyres fitted to rear wheels

Pass 27 May 2010 87,185 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 83,822 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 82,043 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 79,779 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 77,721 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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A14 TNW is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 A14 TNW, 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 A14 TNW registered?

A14 TNW is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 June 1997.

Is A14 TNW safe to buy?

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