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B4 CMW

1997 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,663 mi
Last recorded151,663 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2007
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 CMW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2007 151,663 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 151,658 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust sytem in poor condition throughout and repaired with bandage at centre

general heavy corrosion through out body underside and subframes

nearside front balljoint gaitor split

rear brake hose metal ferules corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2006 137,666 miles

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

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

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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B4 CMW is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 B4 CMW, 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 B4 CMW registered?

B4 CMW is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 June 1997.

Is B4 CMW safe to buy?

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