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B16 BAC

1995 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

140,609 mi
Last recorded140,609 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Jaguar Xj110,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 BAC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 140,609 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 138,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 138,163 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres on limit inner edges

brake pipes corroding

rear tyre s perishing

Pass 31 Mar 2022 137,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pipes corroding

exhaust corroding

Pass 29 Mar 2021 137,352 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres on limit on inner edges

brake pipes corroding

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 29 Mar 2021 137,352 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres on limit on inner edges

brake pipes corroding

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 2 Apr 2020 136,984 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipes corroding

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 5 Apr 2019 136,107 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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all tyres perishing

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

brake pipes corroding

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 6 Apr 2018 134,184 miles

Oil leak ()

brake pipes corroding

exhaust deteriorating

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Apr 2017 132,662 miles

brake pipes corroding

exhaust deteriorating

front brake hoses perishing

front shocker top bushes breaking up

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2016 131,530 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

exhaust deteriorating

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2015 129,968 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 128,657 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 127,266 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 126,277 miles

Chassis corroding

Engine leaking oil

Exhaust corroding

Front pipe heat sheild broken

O/s main beam lamp has a chip

Pass 5 Apr 2011 124,347 miles

Rear diff leaking oil

bullseye in o/s/f inner highbeam lamp

exhaust heat sheilds broken

sligh play in all wheel bearings

slight play in both a.r.b "d" bushes

Fail 5 Apr 2011 124,347 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear diff leaking oil

bullseye in o/s/f inner highbeam lamp

exhaust heat sheilds broken

sligh play in all wheel bearings

slight play in both a.r.b "d" bushes

Pass 26 Mar 2010 122,966 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front brake hoses perishing

front shocker top bushes breaking up

n/s/f bulk head panel corroding

o/s high beam headlamp cracked

Pass 19 Mar 2009 121,507 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

o/s/f inner headlamp cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2008 119,796 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

chips in front screen

front suspension bushes perishing

o/s/f inner headlamp cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2007 117,897 miles

o/s/f inner headlamp cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2006 115,489 miles

o/s/f inner headlamp cracked

oil leak

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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B16 BAC is a 1995 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 B16 BAC, 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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B16 BAC is a 1995 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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