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K100 EDC

1997 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,862 mi
Last recorded149,862 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK100 EDC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 149,862 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 149,862 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 145,886 miles

Offside Lower slight corrosion on undercarriage

Pass 11 Jan 2019 139,959 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 130,122 miles

Body has slight corrosion both side inner sills and front underneath floor both side (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 125,998 miles

Corrosion on both lower cill panels.

Fuell pipes at rear of vehicle corroded.

Fail 13 Oct 2016 125,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Corrosion on both lower cill panels.

Fuell pipes at rear of vehicle corroded.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 122,487 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 122,486 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 116,784 miles

unable to check front pads

unable to check rear pads

Pass 16 Sep 2013 108,991 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 99,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 91,689 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 80,344 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Oct 2009 72,297 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 64,485 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 61,065 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 58,810 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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K100 EDC is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K100 EDC, 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 K100 EDC registered?

K100 EDC is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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