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J29 LDY

1997 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,825 mi
Last recorded49,825 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ29 LDY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 49,825 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 48,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 45,551 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 45,551 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 44,117 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has some noise

Pass 21 Nov 2016 42,819 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 42,019 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 41,349 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 40,600 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 39,645 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 38,654 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 38,077 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009
Fail 20 Nov 2009 36,334 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 34,136 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2008 34,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 32,109 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 32,109 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 30,189 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 26,901 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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J29 LDY is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J29 LDY, 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 J29 LDY registered?

J29 LDY is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 November 1997.

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