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N4 WJP

1997 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,312 mi
Last recorded71,312 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN4 WJP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 71,312 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 71,276 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))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 70,760 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 70,754 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake slight binding

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 7 Dec 2016 70,188 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 69,962 miles

handbrake covers corrored

Pass 16 Jul 2007 69,686 miles

Front pads look low

Fail 16 Jul 2007 69,686 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front pads look low

Pass 22 Jul 2006 68,502 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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N4 WJP is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 N4 WJP, 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 N4 WJP registered?

N4 WJP is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 2 August 1997.

Is N4 WJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N4 WJP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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