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J777 SOV

1997 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

85,371 mi
Last recorded85,371 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ777 SOV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 85,371 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

off side front inner sill corroded

off side front inner sill corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2023 85,167 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 84,379 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 83,620 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel pipe from filter corrded

Pass 29 Mar 2019 77,952 miles

drivers seat loose

exhaust system badly corroded

pipe from fuel filter badly corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2018 73,581 miles

off side front wishbone front mounting bush worn

off side plus near side front coil springs corroded

play in off side inner rack end

Pass 18 Apr 2017 69,035 miles

exhaust system rusty in places

near side front tyre worn low on inner edge

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

off side plus near side front brake hoses perishing

pipe from fuel filter corroded

play in off side rear hub

Pass 22 Apr 2016 64,175 miles

Advise - both front brake hoses perishing

Advise - both front coil springs corroded

Advise - both rear coil springs corroded

Advise - play in both inner rack ends

Advise - play in near side rear hub

Fail 18 Apr 2016 64,175 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Advise - both front brake hoses perishing

Advise - both front coil springs corroded

Advise - both rear coil springs corroded

Advise - near side front indicator lamp broken

Advise - play in both inner rack ends

Advise - play in near side rear hub

Pass 14 Apr 2015 58,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside front and offside front inner seals haqve slight corrosion

Fail 14 Apr 2015 58,165 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside front and offside front inner seals haqve slight corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2014 53,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside fromt and offside front inner seals have slight corrosion

nearside front tyre perished and wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre perished and wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Apr 2014 53,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside fromt and offside front inner seals have slight corrosion

nearside front tyre perished and wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre perished and wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2013 51,083 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 50,489 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 49,804 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 48,780 miles

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 10 Apr 2010 48,780 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 9 Apr 2009 47,194 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 44,928 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 42,105 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 42,105 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 38,962 miles

!! NEARSIDE REAR SUB FRAME RUBBER BUSH SEPARTING FROM METAL BONDING /KNOCKING TO NEARSIDE REAR !!

nearside door mirror cracked

slight bind to nearside front brake

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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J777 SOV is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 J777 SOV, 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 J777 SOV registered?

J777 SOV is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 November 1997.

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