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N17 JPH

1997 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

138,449 mi
Last recorded138,449 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN17 JPH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 138,449 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Rear vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Offside Front floor corroded

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

Fail 17 Oct 2015 138,433 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front floor corroded

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 138,051 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 136,372 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 136,370 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

fuel pipes are corroded

n/s head light housing is damaged

o/s/r tyre has run flat damage to the side walls

various brake pipes are corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2012 128,232 miles

both front upper shockabsorber bushes are worn

exhaust system is deteriorated

n/s/ beam image requires attention

n/s/ head light is insecure

o/s/f tyre tread is low

Fail 10 Apr 2012 128,232 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

both front upper shockabsorber bushes are worn

exhaust system is deteriorated

n/s/ beam image requires attention

n/s/ head light is insecure

o/s/f tyre tread is low

Pass 1 Nov 2010 116,462 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing has play

n/s/r tyre tread is low

o/s/f road wheel is damaged

o/s/f tyre tread is low

o/s/f wheel bearing has play

Fail 28 Oct 2010 116,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s/f wheel bearing has play

n/s/r tyre tread is low

o/s/f road wheel is damaged

o/s/f tyre tread is low

o/s/f wheel bearing has play

Pass 13 Oct 2009 108,396 miles

front brake pads look low

front brake pipes started to corrode

rear fuel line is heavily corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2009 108,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear & offside rear drive shaft have slight play at diff end

Pass 12 Jun 2006 100,536 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 100,536 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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N17 JPH is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N17 JPH, 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 N17 JPH registered?

N17 JPH is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 22 May 1997.

Is N17 JPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N17 JPH shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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