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N31 GEA

2017 Jaguar Xj

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

75,042 mi
Last recorded75,042 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Jaguar Xj39,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN31 GEA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 75,042 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 131,921 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 65,811 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 121,874 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 121,873 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 56,248 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 108,161 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 108,071 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc insecure Back plating (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc insecure Back plating (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 48,866 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Jul 2022 89,708 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 36,992 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 36,958 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread below legal requirement too (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.65mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2021 86,942 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 84,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 30 May 2019 71,402 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 60,603 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2018 60,603 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2017 48,288 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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N31 GEA is a 2017 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2017 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 39,506 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 N31 GEA, 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 9 years old, this Jaguar Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was N31 GEA registered?

N31 GEA is a 2017 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 July 2017.

Is N31 GEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N31 GEA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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