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J318 TCF

1992 Jaguar Xj

Beige Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,644 mi
Last recorded190,644 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 1992 Jaguar Xj114,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ318 TCF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 190,644 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nsr seatr belt check not carried out due to child seat os tailpipe missing rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2012 190,566 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nsr seatr belt check not carried out due to child seat os tailpipe missing rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2011 187,270 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tail Pipe Missing

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 187,270 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 185,057 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 181,131 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2010 180,996 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 167,431 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 167,077 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 158,940 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 157,139 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 156,077 miles

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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J318 TCF is a 1992 Jaguar Xj in Beige with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 114,769 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 J318 TCF, 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 34 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J318 TCF is a 1992 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 January 1992.

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