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N7 BGB

1997 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,670 mi
Last recorded120,670 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN7 BGB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 120,670 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside front wheel arch corroded

offside front wheel arch corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2014
Pass 16 Mar 2012 109,186 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 104,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

floor rusty

Fail 9 Mar 2011 104,080 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

floor rusty

Pass 22 Jan 2010 98,578 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 93,962 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 88,061 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 81,251 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 81,251 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 73,421 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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N7 BGB is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N7 BGB, 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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N7 BGB is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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