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642 GLY

1994 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

200,639 mi
Last recorded200,639 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2010
Typical for 1994 Jaguar Xj107,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration642 GLY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2010 200,639 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2010 200,639 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 190,917 miles

Corrosion starting to ;- both front chassis rails,both floor to sill areas,by rear sub-frame mountings,

Rear diff oil seals leaking

Rear fuel pipes corroding

Rear subframe mounting bushes worn

damage to front number plate

front coil springs corroding

rear indicators whiting

rear subframe corroding

scratches in windscreen

Fail 18 Sep 2009 190,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Corrosion starting to ;- both front chassis rails,both floor to sill areas,by rear sub-frame mountings,

Rear diff oil seals leaking

Rear fuel pipes corroding

Rear subframe mounting bushes worn

damage to front number plate

front coil springs corroding

rear indicators whiting

rear subframe corroding

scratches in windscreen

Pass 29 May 2008 182,194 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 182,194 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 168,372 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 168,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n /s front headlamp pattern fading

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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642 GLY is a 1994 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 642 GLY, 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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What year was 642 GLY registered?

642 GLY is a 1994 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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