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A4 FFS

1997 Jaguar Xj

Gold Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,811 mi
Last recorded34,811 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 FFS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 34,811 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 34,811 miles

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 34,276 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 33,116 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 32,221 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 32,044 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 32,044 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 31,680 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 31,680 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 31,275 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 31,275 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 31,153 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 29,878 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 29,190 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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A4 FFS is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Gold with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A4 FFS, 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 A4 FFS registered?

A4 FFS is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is A4 FFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 FFS shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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