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A9 FXG

1997 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

69,771 mi
Last recorded69,771 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 FXG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 69,771 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front floor pan has corrosion

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 69,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

nearside front floor slight corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2021 69,265 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 69,105 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 68,446 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 67,873 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 67,345 miles

both front hub bearings have play

front brake hoses deteriorating

front coil springs corroding

front drop link bushes deteriorating

front shock absorber casings corroding

offside rear exhaust silencer deteriorating and leaking

rear coil springs corroding

rear drop link bushes deteriorating

rear subframe bushes deteriorating

Fail 14 Dec 2016 67,324 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

both front hub bearings have play

front brake hoses deteriorating

front coil springs corroding

front drop link bushes deteriorating

front shock absorber casings corroding

offside rear exhaust silencer deteriorating and leaking

rear coil springs corroding

rear drop link bushes deteriorating

rear subframe bushes deteriorating

Pass 7 Dec 2015 65,794 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 62,282 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 58,495 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 58,210 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 54,736 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 50,675 miles

Air bag warning light on

Fail 3 Jan 2012 50,675 miles

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

Air bag warning light on

Fail 2 Dec 2010 46,444 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 46,444 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 42,972 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Jul 2008 35,216 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 29,508 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 25,658 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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A9 FXG is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 A9 FXG, 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 A9 FXG registered?

A9 FXG is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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