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L450 RHE

1997 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

140,431 mi
Last recorded140,431 miles
Recorded on17 May 2006
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL450 RHE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2006 140,431 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 140,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 14 Feb 2006 140,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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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L450 RHE is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 L450 RHE, 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 L450 RHE registered?

L450 RHE is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 March 1997.

Is L450 RHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L450 RHE shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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