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JIG 8393

1997 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

133,595 mi
Last recorded133,595 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIG 8393
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2024 133,595 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Feb 2023 132,450 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 126,659 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat belt stalk cover missing

Fail 12 Jan 2021 126,659 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front seat belt stalk cover missing

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 124,103 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat belt stalk cover missing

Fail 20 Dec 2019 124,103 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 6 Jun 2018 116,379 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 116,379 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2016 110,711 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 110,219 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 110,091 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 108,961 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 108,338 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 106,355 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 102,306 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 102,306 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 98,228 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 94,053 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 85,522 miles

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

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

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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JIG 8393 is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,239cc 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 JIG 8393, 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 JIG 8393 registered?

JIG 8393 is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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