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L88 TAB

1997 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

152,849 mi
Last recorded152,849 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 TAB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 152,849 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 152,849 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 149,768 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 149,720 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)

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)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2011 145,383 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 138,324 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 138,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2009 135,104 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

suspect rear subframe mounts slightly worn no play

temp repair brake pedal rubber must be replaced

Fail 18 May 2008 128,213 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s dip beam was low on output not bulb.suspect block connecter.presenter is having service & has assured fll repair will be made

temp repair only brake pedal rubber must be replaced

Pass 18 May 2008 128,213 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s dip beam was low on output not bulb.suspect block connecter.presenter is having service & has assured fll repair will be made

temp repair only brake pedal rubber must be replaced

Pass 13 May 2007 127,018 miles

Front brake pads getting a little low

N/S and O/S/R tyres approaching legal limit on 3mm.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Slight play to top steering column mount

Fail 13 May 2007 127,018 miles

Front brake pads getting a little low

N/S and O/S/R tyres approaching legal limit on 3mm.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Slight play to top steering column mount

Pass 27 Apr 2006 116,413 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 116,413 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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L88 TAB is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L88 TAB, 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 L88 TAB registered?

L88 TAB is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is L88 TAB safe to buy?

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