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M7 DVP

1997 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

328,394 mi
Last recorded328,394 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 DVP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2007 328,394 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2007 328,392 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2006 323,384 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

diff oil leak

power steering rack damp with oil

Pass 28 Sep 2005 322,204 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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M7 DVP is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M7 DVP, 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 M7 DVP registered?

M7 DVP is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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