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A20 JCY

1997 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

82,427 mi
Last recorded82,427 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 JCY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2010 82,427 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 82,427 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 77,892 miles

Adv, Full brake inspection, Slight play in front wheel bearings, n/s/f tyre aged and cracked, Exhaust system corroded, Hand brake outer cables corroded, o/s/r brake hose ferruls corroded, Brake pipes starting to corrode, Oil leaks,

Chips in front screen, Suspect front suspension bushes worn.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Tracking check.

Pass 16 Apr 2009 77,892 miles

Adv, Full brake inspection, Slight play in front wheel bearings, n/s/f tyre aged and cracked, Exhaust system corroded, Hand brake outer cables corroded, o/s/r brake hose ferruls corroded, Brake pipes starting to corrode, Oil leaks,

Chips in front screen, Suspect front suspension bushes worn.

Tracking check.

Pass 4 Apr 2008 74,422 miles

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking on walls

rear drive shafts slight play on aixl

Pass 10 Jan 2007 63,197 miles

as per previous vt32

Fail 10 Jan 2007 63,197 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

both mirrors loose

front brake discs worn & corroded

rear brake discs corroded

s/rack mounts play

wiper poor

Pass 1 Feb 2006 58,478 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 58,472 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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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A20 JCY is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 A20 JCY, 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 A20 JCY registered?

A20 JCY is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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