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IUI 6548

1997 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,566 mi
Last recorded101,566 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIUI 6548
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 101,566 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 101,563 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2017 100,871 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 100,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 100,048 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 97,563 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 94,058 miles

Near side front chassis leg starting to corrode.

Pass 31 Oct 2008 90,783 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 87,711 miles

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

slight play in both rear wheels

Fail 7 Jan 2008 87,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight play in both rear wheels

Pass 26 Jan 2007 84,550 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 84,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 79,948 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 79,947 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

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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IUI 6548 is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 IUI 6548, 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 IUI 6548 registered?

IUI 6548 is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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