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A3 UVW

1997 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,766 mi
Last recorded66,766 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 UVW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 66,766 miles

n/s rear tyre nearing 2mm wear blocks

Pass 8 Jul 2013 64,239 miles

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

deterioration of o/s and n/s rear lower suspension bushes

o/s front tyre badly worn on inner and outer edges.

Fail 8 Jul 2013 64,239 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

deterioration of o/s and n/s rear lower suspension bushes

o/s front tyre badly worn on inner and outer edges.

Pass 6 Jun 2012 60,388 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTINGS PERISHED.

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN THIN.

N/S FRONT TYRE NEARING STAGE OF REPLACEMENT BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE.

PLAY IN N/S AND O/S FRONT HUB BEARINGS.

SOME UNBALANCE OF FRONT SERVICE BRAKES.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 57,080 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN THIN.

N/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 3 Jun 2010 53,743 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 53,697 miles

Nearside Outer Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 49,781 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN BADLY ON EDGES,NEARING STAGE OF REPLACEMENT.

Pass 21 May 2008 46,730 miles

HEAVY CORROSION ON REAR SILENCER BOXES.

O/S REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE.

Pass 30 May 2007 45,054 miles

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)

Pass 11 May 2006 42,907 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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A3 UVW is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,239cc 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 A3 UVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A3 UVW?

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What year was A3 UVW registered?

A3 UVW is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is A3 UVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 UVW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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