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M11 CXJ

1997 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

172,911 mi
Last recorded172,911 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xjs138,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM11 CXJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 172,911 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 171,159 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 169,510 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 167,675 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 165,251 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 165,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 163,368 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2011 163,368 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 152,260 miles

play at steering colum

slight play at both rear wheels

Fail 6 Jul 2010 152,258 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

play at steering colum

slight play at both rear wheels

Pass 30 Jul 2009 146,782 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 146,780 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 140,472 miles

slight play evident in diff causing negligible movement at both rear wheels

Pass 30 Jul 2007 133,350 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 123,716 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 123,716 miles

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 30 May 2006 123,586 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjs?

Based on 127,020 MOT tests across 12,009 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
12,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,735
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,722
brake binding 4,089
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,050
parking brake recording little or no effort 3,046
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M11 CXJ is a 1997 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1997 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 138,394 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 Xjs fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,735 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M11 CXJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjs typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 29 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M11 CXJ registered?

M11 CXJ is a 1997 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is M11 CXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M11 CXJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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