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N44 JMP

1997 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

142,252 mi
Last recorded142,252 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN44 JMP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 142,252 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 140,097 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 138,614 miles

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 17 Jul 2013 134,045 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f + n/s/r chassis corroding

n/s/f scrubbing inside edge

Pass 29 Jun 2012 129,422 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 129,419 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2011 126,137 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 122,685 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 101,963 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f inner wing corroding.

Fail 27 Jul 2009 101,963 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f inner wing corroding.

Pass 24 Sep 2008 100,039 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 97,918 miles

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

slite rust om fule pipes over back axel

Pass 3 Oct 2006 95,839 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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N44 JMP is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 N44 JMP, 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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N44 JMP is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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