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H8 DUS

1997 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,043 mi
Last recorded43,043 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 DUS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2016 43,043 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 39,787 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 39,409 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 38,725 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 37,339 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 36,141 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 35,855 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 35,458 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 33,427 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2005 30,560 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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H8 DUS is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H8 DUS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H8 DUS registered?

H8 DUS is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 20 October 1997.

Is H8 DUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for H8 DUS shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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