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J16 VBV

1993 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,054 mi
Last recorded146,054 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2011
Typical for 1993 Jaguar Xj109,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 VBV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2011 146,054 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 146,046 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Inner Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Inner Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 145,529 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2009 145,245 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 145,243 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 144,891 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

slight bind at near side front wheel

Pass 5 Nov 2007 144,461 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 144,461 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

nearside rear lens damaged

Pass 16 Oct 2006 143,778 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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J16 VBV is a 1993 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 109,351 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 J16 VBV, 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 33 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J16 VBV registered?

J16 VBV is a 1993 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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