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MLZ 1332

1997 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,862 mi
Last recorded85,862 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLZ 1332
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 85,862 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 81,996 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both rear boxs (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 78,869 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Temporary repair to offside front lower ball joint dust cover.

Pass 9 Apr 2015 78,869 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Temporary repair to offside front lower ball joint dust cover.

Pass 4 Mar 2014 78,776 miles

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

Nearside rear exhaust box badly deteriorated.

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 78,776 miles

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

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

Nearside rear exhaust box badly deteriorated.

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 77,900 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 75,172 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear tyres wearing unevenly.

Pass 2 Mar 2011 72,251 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 70,074 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 68,633 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 63,243 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 63,243 miles

Offside Outer Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 60,185 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 57,483 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

surface corrosion to power steering pipes

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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MLZ 1332 is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MLZ 1332, 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 MLZ 1332 registered?

MLZ 1332 is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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