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H170 YVH

1991 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,091 mi
Last recorded147,091 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2008
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xj109,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH170 YVH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2008 147,091 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

sills and arches corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2008 146,935 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Vehicle sills ,floor and inner wings detteriating in places.

Pass 14 Jun 2007 143,119 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 137,274 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2006 137,012 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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H170 YVH is a 1991 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H170 YVH, 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 H170 YVH registered?

H170 YVH is a 1991 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 January 1991.

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