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M15 RWM

1997 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

88,480 mi
Last recorded88,480 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM15 RWM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 88,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in both rear driveshaft universal joints

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2023 85,577 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower (5.3.2 (c))

rear ujs have slight play

Pass 6 Oct 2017 82,164 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower hub bush

Nearside Rear uj has slight play

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innersill/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innersill/chassis (2.4.A.3)

all four coil springs corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2016 80,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 78,304 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 76,772 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside rear metal brake pipe not clipped in by wheel arch - still adequetly supported

slight surface corrosion on/around nearside rear suspension mounting point

Pass 8 Oct 2014 76,772 miles

offside rear metal brake pipe not clipped in by wheel arch - still adequetly supported

slight surface corrosion on/around nearside rear suspension mounting point

Pass 1 Aug 2013 74,253 miles

nsr tyre 3mm

Pass 9 Aug 2012 73,212 miles

both front tyres bald inner edges

both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 17 Aug 2011 72,217 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

both rear tyres 3.5 mm

Pass 18 Aug 2010 71,102 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 69,515 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 67,417 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 65,492 miles

some corrosion starting nsf chassic behind shockabsorber

Pass 27 Sep 2006 62,986 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

some of the high level brake light bulbs not working

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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M15 RWM is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 M15 RWM, 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 M15 RWM registered?

M15 RWM is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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