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HIG 2589

1994 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,986 mi
Last recorded160,986 miles
Recorded on1 May 2009
Typical for 1994 Jaguar Xj107,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIG 2589
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2009 160,986 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

abs light was on when first tested but follwed routine when finished test

rear drive shaft knucles have slight play

underside very rusty

Fail 29 Apr 2009 160,986 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

abs light was on when first tested but follwed routine when finished test

rear drive shaft knucles have slight play

underside very rusty

Pass 15 May 2008 158,217 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

parking brake stiff in operation

Fail 6 May 2008 158,186 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

parking brake stiff in operation

Pass 4 Nov 2006 155,506 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 155,477 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

both raer suspension arms corroded

condiiton of rear subframe bushes

corroison to all four coil springs

corrosion to fuel pipes

exhasut in poor condition

slight play in steering rack

underseal to underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Oct 2005 149,722 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 149,663 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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)

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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HIG 2589 is a 1994 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HIG 2589, 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 HIG 2589 registered?

HIG 2589 is a 1994 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 January 1994.

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