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M444 JRL

1997 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,871 mi
Last recorded54,871 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM444 JRL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 54,871 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 53,641 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 53,620 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 50,483 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 49,587 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)

both rear silencers starting to corrode

Fail 9 Jan 2013 44,334 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 44,334 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 38,257 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 34,536 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 32,021 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Pass 5 Sep 2008 29,644 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 26,188 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 22,546 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 22,325 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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M444 JRL is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M444 JRL, 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 M444 JRL registered?

M444 JRL is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is M444 JRL safe to buy?

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