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M5 OML

1997 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,622 mi
Last recorded108,622 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 OML
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 108,622 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 108,388 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 108,381 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 108,076 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing subframe mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front floor corroded and holed

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower effort (3.7.B.6b)

Rear bumper insecure

front and rear underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2016 108,025 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 108,024 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 107,688 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 107,688 miles

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

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 106,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

near side front chassis signs of corrosion ///

Fail 3 Jun 2014 106,764 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 1 Jul 2013 105,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 104,315 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 101,916 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 98,465 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 94,593 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 94,593 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 29,750 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 87,246 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 83,925 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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M5 OML is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 M5 OML, 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 M5 OML registered?

M5 OML is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 November 1997.

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