MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,782 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides front top arms (2.5.A.1c)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides front (2.5.B.1a)
both rear tyres getting low
exhaust blowing by center boxes
fan belt and roller guide noisey
slight corrosion under both front inner seals by jacking points
wipers slightly smeary
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear diff oil leak
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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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W397 UTF is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 2000 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 83,275 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 W397 UTF, 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 26 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was W397 UTF registered?
W397 UTF is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 22 February 2000.
Is W397 UTF safe to buy?
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