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K55 TNY

1997 Jaguar Xj

Maroon Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

161,767 mi
Last recorded161,767 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 TNY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 161,767 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 159,836 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 159,829 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill / floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill / floor (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 158,526 miles

Near side front tyre wearing low.

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

Some corrosion on front and rear brake discs friction surfaces.

Pass 10 Sep 2014 158,526 miles

Near side front tyre wearing low.

Some corrosion on front and rear brake discs friction surfaces.

Pass 21 Aug 2013 155,848 miles

Slight corrosion on front and rear brake discs friction surfaces.

Fail 20 Aug 2013 155,848 miles

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

Slight corrosion on front and rear brake discs friction surfaces.

Pass 29 Mar 2012 153,161 miles

Both sides rear tyres slightly cracking/perishing but cannot see cords.

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 153,161 miles

Both sides rear tyres slightly cracking/perishing but cannot see cords.

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 150,325 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2011 150,086 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 146,874 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 146,874 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 138,258 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 119,923 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 110,143 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 110,143 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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K55 TNY is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Maroon with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 K55 TNY, 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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K55 TNY is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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