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N66 ANF

1997 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

106,614 mi
Last recorded106,614 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN66 ANF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 106,614 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 106,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Refitted bulb holder (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 105,404 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2020 103,822 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 99,973 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 99,930 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 90,974 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 90,316 miles

Nearside Rear small cracks in tyre

Offside Rear small cracks in tyre

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2016 89,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 82,495 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 82,487 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 81,177 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 78,471 miles

nsr tyre getting low

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 7 Jun 2012 75,201 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 73,803 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 73,071 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 71,625 miles

noted movement in rack bushes

slight play both front wheel bearings

slight play in rear suspention both sides

Fail 20 Jun 2008 70,312 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

play in both rear arms / shafts

Pass 20 Jun 2008 70,312 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

play in both rear arms / shafts

Pass 12 Jun 2007 65,957 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 58,251 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

radiator mounting panel damaged

rear handbrake cables showing corrosion

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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N66 ANF is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 N66 ANF, 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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N66 ANF is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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