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J3 PLM

1997 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,248 mi
Last recorded93,248 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 PLM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 93,248 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 90,710 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 87,239 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 83,787 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 83,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 79,575 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 71,861 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2013 68,299 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 65,137 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 58,930 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 57,798 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 57,796 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 56,978 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 56,016 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 55,301 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 54,521 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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J3 PLM is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 J3 PLM, 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 J3 PLM registered?

J3 PLM is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is J3 PLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J3 PLM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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