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J6 LXD

1997 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,153 mi
Last recorded127,153 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 LXD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2018 127,153 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake hose slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor not fully secure corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake hose slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2017 126,714 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 121,232 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 121,232 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 120,858 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Front to rear areas marked on inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill areas marked (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 117,157 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 117,157 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 114,296 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 111,131 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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 7 Feb 2012 107,649 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 107,544 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 104,341 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 101,975 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all suspension coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2009 97,350 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 93,175 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 91,837 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 88,141 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 86,698 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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J6 LXD is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J6 LXD, 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 J6 LXD registered?

J6 LXD is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 6 January 1997.

Is J6 LXD safe to buy?

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