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MAZ 5838

1997 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

146,784 mi
Last recorded146,784 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 5838
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 146,784 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn to 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both tyre has miner side wall cracks

Fail 6 Mar 2019 146,784 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn to 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both tyre has miner side wall cracks

Pass 17 Feb 2018 145,692 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Feb 2018 145,691 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 144,765 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 144,764 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexy pipe (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexy pipe (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 143,812 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2015 142,675 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 142,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 141,536 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 141,536 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 140,529 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 140,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 138,553 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 136,588 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 134,615 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 134,615 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 129,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 129,648 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 125,379 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 112,494 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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MAZ 5838 is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MAZ 5838, 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 MAZ 5838 registered?

MAZ 5838 is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 3 December 1997.

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