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J88 JLO

1997 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,971 mi
Last recorded101,971 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 JLO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 101,971 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 101,960 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front both front lower wings have corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2020 100,466 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Feb 2019 97,752 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 97,721 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 94,511 miles

under body corrosion front & rear

Fail 2 Mar 2017 94,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure no tread on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure no tread on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 92,499 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 92,496 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 90,686 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 87,746 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 86,025 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 82,941 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 82,941 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 79,310 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 77,647 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 75,882 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 74,147 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

drivers seat has movement at base

Pass 24 Jul 2006 71,470 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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J88 JLO is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 J88 JLO, 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 J88 JLO registered?

J88 JLO is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 12 November 1997.

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