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JHM 389

1997 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,191 mi
Last recorded46,191 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHM 389
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2011 46,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

steering rack damp

Pass 9 Dec 2009 42,512 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 42,323 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 38,826 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 35,203 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 31,921 miles

nearside front bottam ball joint cover split.

Fail 14 Oct 2005 28,189 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 28,189 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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JHM 389 is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JHM 389, 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 JHM 389 registered?

JHM 389 is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is JHM 389 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JHM 389 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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