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J555 APM

1993 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

73,453 mi
Last recorded73,453 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 1993 Jaguar Xj109,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 APM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 73,453 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 72,722 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 70,214 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear pads getting low

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 70,208 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear pads getting low

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 67,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge lnner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge innertread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 67,078 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge lnner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge innertread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 53,395 miles

Gearbox light on

Offside Rear Side light dull

Slight play rear diff flanges both sides

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 43,385 miles

Front suspension components slightly corroded

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2016 43,371 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2016 43,365 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2015 42,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

lateral play in rear driveshafts at differential

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 30 Apr 2014 39,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 39,089 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 39,058 miles

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 39,056 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 35,780 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 31,029 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 30,611 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 29,721 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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J555 APM is a 1993 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J555 APM, 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 J555 APM registered?

J555 APM is a 1993 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 September 1993.

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The MOT history for J555 APM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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