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J9 RBN

1997 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

171,413 mi
Last recorded171,413 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 RBN
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2012 171,413 miles

rear flexible brake hoses incorrectly and poorly fitted but are secure at time of test

Fail 20 Apr 2012 171,412 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cover on seatbelt stem missing

fuel pipes corroded

slight play in top and bottom inner front wishbone bush's

Pass 11 Apr 2011 169,668 miles

rear discs corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 164,072 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 163,452 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear brake ferrules corodded on flexys

Pass 31 Jan 2008 162,623 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on rear brake pipe ferrules

Pass 2 Feb 2007 154,706 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 141,305 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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J9 RBN is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J9 RBN, 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 J9 RBN registered?

J9 RBN is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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