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A20 KBB

1992 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

158,865 mi
Last recorded158,865 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 1992 Jaguar Xj114,769 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 KBB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 158,865 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

movement in n/s rear drive shaft u/j

rack mountings worn

Fail 28 Nov 2024 158,861 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

movement in n/s rear drive shaft u/j

rack mountings worn

Pass 11 Nov 2023 156,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise movement in o/s n/s rear drive shaft u/j

gear box mounting worn

rack mountings worn

rear subframe mountings corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2022 151,963 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front pads worn

Pass 6 Nov 2020 147,054 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wax oiled (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Under side wax oiled

Pass 7 Nov 2019 143,407 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system and clamps heavily corroded

Underbody, arch's and brake pipe's covered in wax oil

Fail 31 Oct 2019 143,363 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system and clamps heavily corroded

Underbody, arch's and brake pipe's covered in wax oil

Pass 11 Apr 2017 142,220 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Oil leak Diff ()

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 142,178 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Oil leak Diff ()

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 139,495 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 138,741 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 138,326 miles

bottom radiator bracket broken

Pass 4 Aug 2012 137,503 miles

both rear tyres perished

o/s front tyre perished

rear part of exhaust corroding

Pass 20 Jul 2011 136,729 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel pipes to fuel filter rusty

nearside rear tyre wall starting to perish

Fail 13 Jul 2011 136,726 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel pipes to fuel filter rusty

nearside rear tyre wall starting to perish

Pass 13 Jul 2010 136,155 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 136,155 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 130,863 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 130,862 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 129,848 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 127,884 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 127,884 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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A20 KBB is a 1992 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1992 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 114,769 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 A20 KBB, 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 34 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A20 KBB is a 1992 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 4 February 1992.

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