MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,863 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all and painted (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all and painted (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
A/C BELT CRACKED.
EXHAUST HEATSHIELD LOOSE AT CENTRE.
ONE NOZZLE AT R/H WASHER JET NOT WORKING.
REAR BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY.
SLIGHT CORROSION AT METAL FUEL PIPES.
SLIGHT CORROSION AT PART OF MAIN BRAKE PIPE.
SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK AT CENTRE Y-PIECE.
SLIGHT WEAR AT REAR BRAKE DISCS.
COUPLE OF SMALL HOLES AT L/H/F INNER WING.
EXHAUST HEATSHIELD LOOSE AT CENTRE.
GENERAL CORROSION AT BODY.
OIL LEAK AT REAR AXLE.
ONE NOZZLE AT R/H WASHER JET NOT WORKING.
R/H EXHAUST BOX SLIGHTLY LOOSE ONTO CENTRE SECTION.
R/H NUMBER PLATE LIGHT SLIGHTLY DULL.
R/H/F DOOR INTERIOR TRIM LOOSE.
SLIGHT WEAR AT REAR BRAKE DISCS.
SLIGHTLY POOR IMAGE AT BOTH DIPPED HEADLIGHTS.
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?
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A7 HCL is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in White with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 1996 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 106,381 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 A7 HCL, 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 30 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was A7 HCL registered?
A7 HCL is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is A7 HCL safe to buy?
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