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H8 GMH

1997 Jaguar Xj

Blue Diesel 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

118,281 mi
Last recorded118,281 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 GMH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 118,281 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 118,197 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 118,095 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 117,939 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 117,589 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 117,494 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 117,181 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 116,784 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 116,385 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 116,006 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 115,392 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 115,390 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 115,110 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 114,500 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 113,883 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 112,903 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 111,438 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 109,995 miles

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

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

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 GMH is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,239cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 GMH, 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 GMH registered?

H8 GMH is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is H8 GMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H8 GMH shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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