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JIB 1709

1997 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,966 mi
Last recorded119,966 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIB 1709
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2018 119,966 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 119,965 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 119,965 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 119,303 miles

Nearside front and offside front upper wishbone bushes have slight playm

Pass 20 Nov 2014 115,891 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 113,749 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust has part of the system deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2012 108,891 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system has part of the system slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2011 105,073 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 97,813 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 93,460 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 89,898 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 87,181 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 74,225 miles

Off side washers not working,but enough fluid is supplied by nearside washer jets.

Pass 24 Jan 2006 58,484 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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JIB 1709 is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in White with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 JIB 1709, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JIB 1709?

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What year was JIB 1709 registered?

JIB 1709 is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is JIB 1709 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JIB 1709 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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