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208 HHW

1994 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,105 mi
Last recorded79,105 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1994 Jaguar Xj107,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration208 HHW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 79,105 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 79,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 78,480 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 77,751 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 76,699 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2022 76,616 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 75,300 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated earth wire (4.11 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 73,983 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 72,185 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 70,380 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 68,347 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 66,210 miles

Front wiper deteriorated

Fail 31 May 2016 66,210 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Front wiper deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2015 64,552 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 62,276 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 62,225 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

headlamp dip switch does not put on headlamps

Pass 24 Jun 2013 60,151 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 57,918 miles

play in both rear hubs/bearings

Fail 21 Jun 2012 57,918 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

play in both rear hubs/bearings

Pass 21 Jun 2011 55,376 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 55,376 miles

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

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

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

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

o s front back plate wire disconnected

Pass 28 Jun 2010 54,549 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 54,504 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 52,928 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 51,034 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 40,623 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)

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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208 HHW is a 1994 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1994 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 107,002 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 208 HHW, 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 32 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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208 HHW is a 1994 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 4 May 1994.

Is 208 HHW safe to buy?

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