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NME 970

2015 Jaguar Xj

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,890 mi
Last recorded132,890 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2015 Jaguar Xj48,360 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNME 970
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 132,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 132,048 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 126,331 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 113,348 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

emissions did not provide read out

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 8 Jun 2021 97,044 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 85,252 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 85,250 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2019 71,316 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 71,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 49,817 miles

Nearside Front sidewall damaged

Nearside Rear sidewall damaged

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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NME 970 is a 2015 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2015 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 48,360 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 NME 970, 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 11 years old, this Jaguar Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was NME 970 registered?

NME 970 is a 2015 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 September 2015.

Is NME 970 safe to buy?

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