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NIW 6130

1997 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,861 mi
Last recorded136,861 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIW 6130
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2019 136,861 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Slightly corrosion to under the body and suspension components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 136,193 miles

All coils springs corroded

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Jul 2017 136,189 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement a frame (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately sills repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 131,635 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 131,190 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 129,877 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 123,912 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f wheel has slightly restricted free movement

Fail 14 Oct 2014 123,912 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipes corroded

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f wheel has slightly restricted free movement

Pass 12 Oct 2013 118,419 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 118,336 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 112,174 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 112,174 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 106,011 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 106,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 100,068 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Oct 2009 95,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f lower arm ball joint boot split

Fail 10 Oct 2009 95,767 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f lower arm ball joint boot split

Pass 19 Nov 2008 93,816 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 93,816 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 89,914 miles

n/s/f/ & o/s/f/ brake hoses are cracking

n/s/f/ chassis is heavely corroded near top road spring

n/s/r/ tyre is on wear bars

rear number plate is water marked & lose

Pass 20 Nov 2006 84,744 miles

N/S/F/ BRAKE HOSE IS CRACKING

O/S/F/ N/S/R O/S/R WHEEL BEARING HAS PLAY

REAR NO PLATE BECOMING WATER MARKED

Pass 24 Nov 2005 79,844 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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NIW 6130 is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 NIW 6130, 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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NIW 6130 is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 20 October 1997.

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