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A2 NUO

1997 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,478 mi
Last recorded149,478 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 NUO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2013 149,478 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 149,475 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2012 148,332 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 146,617 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 146,617 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 143,788 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres and offside front have sidewall repairs

Fail 30 Nov 2010 143,788 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

both rear tyres and offside front have sidewall repairs

Pass 23 Nov 2009 142,162 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 19 Nov 2009 142,096 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 135,893 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 125,009 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2006 119,197 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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A2 NUO is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A2 NUO, 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 A2 NUO registered?

A2 NUO is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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