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B19 JUR

1997 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,001 mi
Last recorded72,001 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 JUR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 72,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 70,668 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 69,855 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 69,855 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 68,040 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2019 67,898 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both front downpipes to mid section joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front inner sill at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front inner sill at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (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))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2018 63,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner sill holed but out with 30 cm of stress point

Nearside Front Inner wing has thick under seal applied.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner sill holed but out with a stress point, suggest having this repaired

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 63,663 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 63,384 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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 11 Sep 2014 62,658 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 62,161 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 61,725 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 61,725 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 60,496 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 59,273 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 58,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Sep 2009 58,310 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Sep 2008 81,521 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 53,042 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 52,000 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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B19 JUR is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B19 JUR, 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 B19 JUR registered?

B19 JUR is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 11 September 1997.

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