MOT Status
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119,242 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low and brake binding slightly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s/r inner & n/s/r outter track rods (5.3.4 (b) (i))
handbrake cables worn through on rubber mounts
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
o/s & n/s handbrake cables chaffed at rubber mounts
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n.s. and o.s front to rear pipes corroded at front (1.1.11 (c))
both front tyres bald on inner edges
windscreen damage zone a
Engine management light on
Front tyres worn on inner edges
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?
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G8 GEN is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Beige with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 2005 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 75,379 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 G8 GEN, 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 21 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was G8 GEN registered?
G8 GEN is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 February 2005.
Is G8 GEN safe to buy?
The MOT history for G8 GEN shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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