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A8 BWP

1995 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

231,225 mi
Last recorded231,225 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 1995 Jaguar Xj110,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 BWP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2019 231,225 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 226,891 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 220,034 miles

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.

Fail 13 Mar 2017 220,034 miles

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.

Pass 26 Feb 2016 212,987 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 212,963 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 193,735 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 168,198 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 168,138 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 143,857 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 128,301 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 119,529 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 110,717 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 104,962 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 98,748 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 91,368 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 82,042 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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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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