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J300 PGC

1997 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,318 mi
Last recorded91,318 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ300 PGC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 15 Nov 2019 91,318 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 91,072 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 90,306 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 89,716 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 89,512 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 88,792 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 87,615 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 86,265 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 85,503 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 84,748 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 81,991 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 81,985 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 81,614 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 80,238 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 PGC is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PGC, 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 J300 PGC registered?

J300 PGC is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is J300 PGC safe to buy?

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