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J888 GUR

1997 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,137 mi
Last recorded102,137 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 GUR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2008 102,137 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 102,137 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 79,521 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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J888 GUR is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J888 GUR, 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 J888 GUR registered?

J888 GUR is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is J888 GUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J888 GUR shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J888 GUR have outstanding finance?

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