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OJZ 5014

1997 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

115,608 mi
Last recorded115,608 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJZ 5014
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 115,608 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 115,608 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 115,599 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 115,434 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 115,244 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 115,066 miles

middle exhaust mounting rubber missing

Pass 30 Dec 2016 114,755 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 114,749 miles

Fuel pipe excessively damaged front to rear corroded (7.2.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 114,422 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 112,699 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 112,513 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Apr 2012 111,267 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2012 111,260 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 111,139 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 108,290 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 105,189 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 96,499 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 96,499 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 11 Dec 2008 96,404 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 85,792 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 78,040 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 70,504 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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OJZ 5014 is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OJZ 5014, 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 OJZ 5014 registered?

OJZ 5014 is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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