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L80 DOR

1997 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,990 mi
Last recorded138,990 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL80 DOR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013 138,990 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 137,628 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2011 137,628 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

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

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2010 133,915 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 122,872 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 102,517 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2007 91,825 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 90,156 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 90,156 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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L80 DOR is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 L80 DOR, 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 L80 DOR registered?

L80 DOR is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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