MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,077 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill & floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding At time of test (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear fuel pipes are corroded, not leaking
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear both fuel pipes corroded
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Both
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Both ()
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
fear fuel pipe starting to corrode
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak slight engine oil leak ()
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)
exhaust heat shelled is slightly loose
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak slight engine oil leak ()
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
exhaust heat shelled is slightly loose
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?
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ACO 168 is a 1996 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 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 ACO 168, 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 ACO 168 registered?
ACO 168 is a 1996 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 13 September 1996.
Is ACO 168 safe to buy?
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