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L10 OJW

1997 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

92,928 mi
Last recorded92,928 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL10 OJW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 92,928 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 91,162 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 89,489 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 87,963 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 87,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 86,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 84,454 miles

rear shock absorber bottom bushes split

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 3 Jul 2017 81,971 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 1 Jul 2016 80,400 miles

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

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

front tyres perishing

n/s rear exhaust deteriorating

slight play in all bearings

Pass 11 Jun 2015 77,428 miles

Nearside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 75,349 miles

slight play in all wheel bearings

slight play in ineer driveshaft ujs

Pass 27 Jun 2013 72,251 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 70,035 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 64,375 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 60,617 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 55,087 miles

Cut in offside front tyre outer wall

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear light lens cracked

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 55,087 miles

Cut in offside front tyre outer wall

Nearside rear light lens cracked

Fail 6 Jul 2007 52,335 miles

Cut in offside front tyre outer wall

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear light lens cracked

Slight play in both rear lower arm pivots

Pass 6 Jul 2007 52,335 miles

Cut in offside front tyre outer wall

Nearside rear light lens cracked

Slight play in both rear lower arm pivots

Pass 19 Jan 2006 49,425 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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L10 OJW is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 L10 OJW, 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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L10 OJW is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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