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J100 DGT

1997 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

47,178 mi
Last recorded47,178 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ100 DGT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 47,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 47,170 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 47,165 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 47,147 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 46,982 miles

both front tyres perished

Fail 12 Sep 2017 46,933 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres perishing

Pass 23 Sep 2016 46,594 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 46,587 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 46,566 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 46,558 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 46,440 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 46,246 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 45,944 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 45,819 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 45,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 May 2007 45,193 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 43,456 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 DGT is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DGT, 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 DGT registered?

J100 DGT is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 4 June 1997.

Is J100 DGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J100 DGT shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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