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L9 BKW

1997 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

88,208 mi
Last recorded88,208 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 BKW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 88,208 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 87,552 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 86,699 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 86,249 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 86,245 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 85,854 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 85,849 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre cracked/perished on side walls and around tread blocks

Nearside rear tyre cracked/perished on side walls and around tread blocks

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre cracked/perished on side walls and around tread blocks

Pass 20 Dec 2016 85,368 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished and worn close to limit

Offside Front tyre perished

Rear both tyres perished

Pass 18 Dec 2015 84,730 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all 4 tyres perishing / aged

Fail 12 Dec 2015 84,667 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all 4 tyres perishing / aged

Pass 5 Sep 2014 83,843 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 82,453 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)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 80,437 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 78,736 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)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 73,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 66,322 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 56,730 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2007 48,154 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 40,846 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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L9 BKW is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 L9 BKW, 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 L9 BKW registered?

L9 BKW is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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