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M20 HBB

1997 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,827 mi
Last recorded59,827 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 HBB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 59,827 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear drop link bushes starting to split and perish

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

slight play from both front bottom balljoints

slight play from offside rear top suspension arm bush

Pass 8 Nov 2014 58,156 miles

oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2013 56,511 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 54,650 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 53,247 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 53,227 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 51,053 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 49,565 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 48,236 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 41,947 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 36,291 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 36,291 miles

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

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

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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M20 HBB is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M20 HBB, 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 M20 HBB registered?

M20 HBB is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is M20 HBB safe to buy?

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