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K222 DSM

1997 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,072 mi
Last recorded161,072 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK222 DSM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 161,072 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 157,502 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 157,485 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced along nearside inner sill and floor, viewed under vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced along offside inner sill and floor, viewed under vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around offside front upper shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 153,934 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 153,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn and cut to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn and cut to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 148,902 miles

Both rear tyres 2mm. tread remaining and worn at edges. Replacement advised.

Pass 19 Mar 2016 143,435 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2015 139,101 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

osf/nsf tyres 1mm inner edges

Fail 19 Mar 2015 139,101 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

osf/nsf tyres 1mm inner edges

Pass 28 Mar 2014 131,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

pas rack mounting rubbers weak

slight play upper driveshaft outer u/joints

underbody/suspension corroding

Pass 13 Mar 2013 119,533 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2012 111,019 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 102,895 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Apr 2010 94,261 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 80,049 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 68,604 miles

o/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm

rear exhaust sections corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2007 53,720 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 50,805 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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K222 DSM 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 K222 DSM, 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 K222 DSM registered?

K222 DSM is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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