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J10 JBD

1997 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,755 mi
Last recorded135,755 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ10 JBD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2010 135,755 miles

Both front brake hoses slightly perished.

Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed.

Front number plate craked and in poor condition.

Movement in both front shock absorber bushes.

Play in both front hub bearings.

Rear number plate in poor condition.

Fail 5 Jul 2010 135,755 miles

Rear number plate in poor condition.

Both front brake hoses slightly perished.

Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed.

Front number plate craked and in poor condition.

Movement in both front shock absorber bushes.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in both front hub bearings.

Pass 12 May 2010 134,495 miles

Both front brake hoses slightly perished.

Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed.

Front number plate cracked.

Rear number plate in poor condition.

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar bush.

Pass 1 Apr 2009 125,071 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 125,071 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 122,536 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 118,912 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 118,912 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

oil light on

slight leak from center exhaust

slight movement in both front upper arm bushes

wipers in poor condition

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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J10 JBD is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J10 JBD, 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 J10 JBD registered?

J10 JBD is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 27 May 1997.

Is J10 JBD safe to buy?

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