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827 UPL

1994 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

62,863 mi
Last recorded62,863 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Jaguar Xj107,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration827 UPL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 62,863 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 62,340 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 61,008 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 60,002 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 58,731 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 56,935 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 56,185 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 55,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

all tyres perished

Pass 8 Sep 2017 54,634 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on onside edge

tyres slightly perished

Pass 6 Sep 2016 52,773 miles

tyres slightly perished

Pass 4 Sep 2015 52,325 miles

Nearside Front noise coming from brake disc/wheel bearing

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2014 51,661 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 50,860 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 49,378 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 46,636 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

play in nearside rear hub

Pass 30 Aug 2011 46,636 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

play in nearside rear hub

Pass 21 Aug 2010 45,746 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 43,995 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 43,995 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 42,560 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 39,059 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 37,200 miles

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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827 UPL is a 1994 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 827 UPL, 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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827 UPL is a 1994 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 November 1994.

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