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A15 BPT

1997 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,968 mi
Last recorded124,968 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 BPT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2015 124,968 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sills /floor both sides (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush at hub mount (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x2 hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 pipes to flexi hoses at ferrules (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing x2 (2.7.2a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush x2 arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush at hub mount (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general underbody (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded x4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 124,629 miles

FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS CORRODED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DETORIATED

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 124,247 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

all underside areas are heavily corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2012 124,049 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

underside is corroded especially floor edges

Pass 13 Oct 2011 123,609 miles

underside is surface rusty

Pass 13 Oct 2010 123,392 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear suspension mounting areas are corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2009 122,394 miles

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

nearside rear outer sill is accident damaged.

Pass 10 Oct 2008 118,092 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake cables corroded

cannot see condition of b/pads

Fail 10 Oct 2008 118,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

cannot see condition of b/pads

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake cables corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2007 106,260 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 87,495 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

damage to n/s/r outer sill

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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A15 BPT is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 2,720cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A15 BPT, 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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A15 BPT is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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