MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
231,225 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak ()
rear diff very worn causing play in both rear hubs
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Wiper blade split.
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Outer Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Wiper blade split.
exhaust system has minor blows on joints
fuel lines under vehicle corroded
offside front lower ball joint dust cover damaged but still preventing in ingress of dirt
offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded
oil leak
several chips in windscreen
throttle sticks
Fuel pipe union leaking pressure regulator join (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
exhaust system has minor blows on joints
fuel lines under vehicle corroded
nearside front tyre worn on edges getting close to wear bars
offside front lower ball joint dust cover damaged but still preventing in ingress of dirt
offside front tyre bald outer edge very close to legal limit
offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded
oil leak
several chips in windscreen
throttle sticks
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s/f indicator lens broken
play in o/s/r hub
slight blow exhaust front pipe
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has an incorrectly seated universal joint flange (2.4.G.4c) DANGEROUS
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s/f indicator lens broken
play in o/s/r hub
slight blow exhaust front pipe
excessive play in n/s rear diff to driveshaft flange
How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?
Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A8 BWP is a 1995 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 A8 BWP, 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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A8 BWP is a 1995 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 13 March 1995.
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