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A7 XML

1995 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

197,129 mi
Last recorded197,129 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 1995 Jaguar Xj110,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 XML
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 197,129 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 190,903 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 183,359 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

off side front sill corroded slightly

Pass 28 Apr 2012 179,518 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 163,673 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 163,673 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Nov 2010 163,638 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both raer tyres near limit

exhaust rusty

signs of under body corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2009 161,398 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 161,398 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 158,579 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 150,830 miles

both front hubs slight movement

both front wheel bearings slight play

both rear tyre treads worn to 2mm

centre exhausts rusty, repaired and slight leak

front exhaust slight leak

nearside front indicator lens cracked

nearside rear exhaust starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 12 Jun 2007 148,858 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear hubs slight movement

nearside front indicator lens cracked

rear tyre treads worn to 2mm

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 4 Aug 2006 146,032 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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A7 XML is a 1995 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 XML, 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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A7 XML is a 1995 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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