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L14 SEH

1997 Jaguar Xj

Beige Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

87,229 mi
Last recorded87,229 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL14 SEH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 87,229 miles

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

n/s floor to sill corroded (outwith prescribed area)

o/s floor to sill corroded (outwith prescribed area)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 87,229 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

n/s floor to sill corroded (outwith prescribed area)

n/s rear exhaust clamp missing

o/s floor to sill corroded (outwith prescribed area)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 86,654 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s exhaust tailpipe clamp corroded

n/s sill to floor holed (outwith prescribed area)

o/s tail light lens cracked

Fail 15 Feb 2012 86,639 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s exhaust tailpipe clamp corroded

n/s sill to floor holed (outwith prescribed area)

o/s tail light lens cracked

Pass 19 Feb 2011 84,838 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 84,616 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 84,616 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 83,857 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 26 Jan 2009 83,850 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 81,496 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 81,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 79,711 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2006 79,688 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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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L14 SEH is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Beige with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 L14 SEH, 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 L14 SEH registered?

L14 SEH is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 4 September 1997.

Is L14 SEH safe to buy?

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