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A16 HOB

1995 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 5993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,439 mi
Last recorded158,439 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 1995 Jaguar Xj110,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 HOB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 158,439 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 158,439 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 152,529 miles

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis blown out (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both scrubbed on inside (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 142,703 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 129,792 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 129,786 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 122,837 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 121,943 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 120,990 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 120,260 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 119,335 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 115,277 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 110,448 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/front v mount oil contaminated

Fail 1 Nov 2006 110,438 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/front sub frame v mount oil soaked

Pass 22 Dec 2005 104,580 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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A16 HOB is a 1995 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 5,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1995 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 110,702 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 A16 HOB, 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 31 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A16 HOB is a 1995 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 6 January 1995.

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