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J400 NCC

1997 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

198,713 mi
Last recorded198,713 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ400 NCC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 198,713 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 198,559 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 199,394 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 197,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 195,259 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 May 2018 195,365 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish.

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish.

Oil leak Engine. ()

Pass 10 May 2017 194,813 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 194,381 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 193,321 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 191,957 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 191,077 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 190,792 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 189,119 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 189,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 37,359 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 37,359 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 181,742 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 181,742 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 175,594 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 169,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 167,398 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2006 167,372 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

o/side head lamp pointing towards ground

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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J400 NCC is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 J400 NCC, 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 J400 NCC registered?

J400 NCC is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 3 June 1997.

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