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J700 TAG

1997 Jaguar Xj

Beige Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,848 mi
Last recorded106,848 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ700 TAG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 106,848 miles

surface corrosion all underside

Pass 12 Sep 2017 104,268 miles

Body has slight corrosion all under side + both sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 104,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and floor (5.2.6)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and floor (2.4.A.3)

all rusted bits are marked

Pass 1 Sep 2016 103,807 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 13 May 2016 103,805 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion axle crossmember offside and nearside (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush offside front upper (2.7.4)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 103,410 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 103,408 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

prop shaft loose at conection to gearbox

Pass 14 Nov 2013 100,752 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 98,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 98,668 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 96,092 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 92,619 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 84,659 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 81,841 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 78,838 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 75,984 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 75,984 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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J700 TAG is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Beige with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 J700 TAG, 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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J700 TAG is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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