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N333 DSP

1997 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,696 mi
Last recorded175,696 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN333 DSP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 175,696 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 175,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 175,706 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 175,533 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 165,354 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 165,354 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor section (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 158,446 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 158,401 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 149,256 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2014 142,544 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 133,638 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 133,638 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2012 125,541 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 125,540 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Near side main beam very 'low'

Pass 14 Nov 2011 117,571 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 108,424 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 108,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Nov 2009 100,474 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 91,449 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 84,585 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 76,087 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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N333 DSP is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,720cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N333 DSP, 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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N333 DSP is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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