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A3 VAH

1997 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

140,640 mi
Last recorded140,640 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 140,640 miles

Corrosion throughout underbody

Corrosion to rear brake hose ferrules

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 140,403 miles

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

Corosion throughout underbody

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

Wear to both rear tyres on edges

Pass 5 Nov 2014 139,945 miles

Condition of exhaust

Corosion to offside rear brake pipe to flexi

General corosion throughout underbody

Wear to both rear tyres

Pass 18 Nov 2013 138,005 miles

Corosion to both front brake pipes to flexi

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 135,486 miles

Condition of exhaust

Corosion to both front brake pipes to flexi

Corosion to fuel pipes

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

Wear to both front tyres on edges

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 130,480 miles

Corosion to fuel pipes & general corosion throughout underbody

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

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

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

Wear to both front tyres on edges

Pass 8 Nov 2010 122,950 miles

Corosion to both rear brake hose ferrules

Corosion to main fuel pipes & general corosion throughout underbody

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

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

Slight play to nearside front top wishbone bushes

Pass 6 Nov 2009 119,207 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 112,931 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 112,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 109,092 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 105,474 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 VAH is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 VAH, 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 A3 VAH registered?

A3 VAH is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 August 1997.

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