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BNZ 9398

1994 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,695 mi
Last recorded11,695 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2010
Typical for 1994 Jaguar Xj107,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 9398
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2010 11,695 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

end float in diff

Fail 22 Mar 2010 111,573 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

All metal pipe work is starting to corrode

N/S/R wheel arch is starting to corrode

Roof corroding outside prescribed area

Undercarriege and suspension componants are starting to corrode

Undercarriege requires oil spray

Pass 17 Dec 2008 108,346 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 107,823 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 107,031 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 102,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BNZ 9398 is a 1994 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 107,002 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 BNZ 9398, 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 32 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BNZ 9398 registered?

BNZ 9398 is a 1994 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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The MOT history for BNZ 9398 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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