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J100 ACJ

1997 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,476 mi
Last recorded92,476 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ100 ACJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 92,476 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 89,752 miles

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

nearside front inner sill corroded and holed but not within 30cm of body mountings

Fail 19 Sep 2013 89,744 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

nearside front inner sill corroded and holed but not within 30cm of body mountings

Pass 17 Sep 2012 84,712 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 84,712 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 83,955 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 73,865 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 70,466 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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J100 ACJ is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J100 ACJ, 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 J100 ACJ registered?

J100 ACJ is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is J100 ACJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J100 ACJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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