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J70 GRC

1997 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,006 mi
Last recorded151,006 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 GRC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2021 151,006 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both sides inner sills covered with heavily sealant

Fail 25 Sep 2021 151,006 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both sides inner sills covered with heavily sealant

Pass 10 Oct 2020 150,838 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 148,569 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 147,412 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 146,094 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 144,557 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 143,222 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 141,486 miles

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

Vehicle underside body and pipes are covered in underseal therefore corrosion is not visable

Pass 7 May 2013 140,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 May 2012 138,757 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 137,242 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 137,242 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 134,963 miles

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

coil springs corroded alround.

parking brake warning lamp intermittantly inop.

slight play in n/s/f top ball joint.

Fail 22 Apr 2010 134,962 miles

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

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

coil springs corroded alround.

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

parking brake warning lamp intermittantly inop.

slight play in n/s/f top ball joint.

Pass 1 Apr 2009 131,741 miles

surface corrosion front and rear coil springs

Pass 26 Mar 2008 128,354 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 128,354 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 123,532 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 120,866 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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J70 GRC is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J70 GRC, 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 J70 GRC registered?

J70 GRC is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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