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J300 JTW

1997 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

191,085 mi
Last recorded191,085 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ300 JTW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 191,085 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 176,383 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 166,991 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 161,006 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 157,622 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 153,598 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jun 2011 147,980 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 144,591 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 144,591 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 131,159 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

cracks in air con belt

Pass 12 May 2008 113,626 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 113,608 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

frot washer bottle leak's

rear no plate water marked

Pass 2 Apr 2007 106,869 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2007 106,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 99,061 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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J300 JTW is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 J300 JTW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J300 JTW registered?

J300 JTW is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 3 January 1997.

Is J300 JTW safe to buy?

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