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M90 MKE

1997 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,436 mi
Last recorded129,436 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM90 MKE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 129,436 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 128,801 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 128,586 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 128,277 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on sidewalls

Offside Rear slight play in differential short shaft bearings

Offside Rear tyre perishing on sidewall...tyre manufactured 2006.

Pass 22 Dec 2016 128,277 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and sidewall cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 128,159 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 128,159 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 128,150 miles

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 4 Dec 2013 128,022 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 127,871 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 126,186 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 126,186 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 118,462 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 113,091 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 107,635 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2008 107,635 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2007 96,222 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 86,642 miles

near side front tyre on the limit

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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M90 MKE is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 M90 MKE, 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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M90 MKE is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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