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H140 EBV

1991 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

152,047 mi
Last recorded152,047 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2007
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xj109,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH140 EBV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2007 152,047 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Rear bumper insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear back plate corroded and holed.

offside rear brake back plate corroded and holed.

offside rear tyre sidewall perished and cracking.

Pass 11 Jan 2006 144,996 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 144,996 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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H140 EBV is a 1991 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1991 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 109,700 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 H140 EBV, 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 35 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H140 EBV registered?

H140 EBV is a 1991 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 16 May 1991.

Is H140 EBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H140 EBV shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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