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H4 GCK

1997 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,199 mi
Last recorded148,199 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 GCK
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 148,199 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sign of previous repairs to various areas all covered with black sealants

underbody, suspension and components corroded, and covered with thick black sealants

Fail 10 Aug 2024 148,012 miles

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin x4 all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front to rear all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underbody rust front to rear all

Pass 29 Jan 2022 147,933 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2022 147,923 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis leg (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closing point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch sill closing point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closing point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 147,906 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output dip (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 146,955 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill to floor section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 144,009 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 143,665 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 143,291 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both front upper (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 141,604 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 141,542 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 139,454 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 135,911 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 133,266 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 131,826 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 130,430 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 119,116 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 115,867 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 115,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 112,739 miles

oil leak rear axle starting to speay over bushes

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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H4 GCK is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,239cc 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 H4 GCK, 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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H4 GCK is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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