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AIG 7288

1997 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

102,493 mi
Last recorded102,493 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAIG 7288
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 102,493 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres perrishing/cracking between tread

both front arches corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2019 102,268 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear but no leaks detected ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres perrishing /cracking between tread and wearing low

Fail 17 Jun 2019 102,267 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan x3 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan x4 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear fuel pipe and to fuel filter heavy corroded but not leaking ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all brake lines corroded

engine over heating during test

gear box fault showing on dash

under side of vehicle corroded through out

Pass 20 Oct 2016 101,423 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 101,423 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 98,062 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 89,529 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 86,115 miles

Front tyres wearing/worn on inner edges

Some corrosion in O/S/F & N/S/F chassis rail / inner wheel arch area

Some wear in O/S/F Anti roll bar saddle bush

Pass 9 Jan 2012 81,988 miles

Corrosion in N/S front chassis/sub-frame mounting area.

Ferrules corrodes on both rear brake flexible hoses.

Front brake pads worn low.

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)

Rear brake pads worn very thin.

Rear sub frame mounting bushes worn.

Pass 7 Jan 2011 78,328 miles

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

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

corrosion around rear a frame mounting and front chassis around front suspension mountings

Pass 8 Jan 2010 75,001 miles

corrosion starting in n/s/f chassis around rear front subframe mounting

Pass 7 Jan 2009 71,510 miles

slight damage to n/s/r inner wheel rim,corrosion starting in o/s amd n/s front chassis,rear tyres wearing low.

Pass 4 Jan 2008 67,899 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge,slight rust starting n/s/f chassis.

Pass 12 Jan 2007 64,219 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 61,504 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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AIG 7288 is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AIG 7288, 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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AIG 7288 is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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