MOT Status
ValidMileage
83,535 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front to caliper corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective mid support bracket damaged ripped out floor o/side (6.1.2 (a))
rear subframe corroding
under trays fitted unable to check some components
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour badly faded (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front to caliper corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective mid support bracket damaged ripped out floor o/side (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear subframe corroding
under trays fitted unable to check some components
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ONLY JUST 1.6mm(measured) (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
exhaust bracket damage
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?
Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PAT 972 is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,722cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
Across all 2008 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 69,682 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 PAT 972, 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 18 years old, this Jaguar Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was PAT 972 registered?
PAT 972 is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 10 October 2008.
Is PAT 972 safe to buy?
The MOT history for PAT 972 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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