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J55 AYL

1994 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

241,103 mi
Last recorded241,103 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 1994 Jaguar Xj107,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 AYL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 241,103 miles

Underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2017 237,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear drive shaft bearing play

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

Offside Rear inner diff bearing has play

Pass 25 Oct 2016 232,448 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 228,749 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 223,598 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 216,542 miles

advise corrosion appearing nearside rear inner sill to floor

Pass 5 Nov 2012 209,542 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 199,701 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside and offside front inner sill/floor coroded in excess

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 11 Nov 2011 199,694 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside and offside front inner sill/floor coroded in excess

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Nov 2010 191,659 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

nearside headlamp damaged

Fail 2 Nov 2010 191,655 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

nearside headlamp damaged

Pass 19 Nov 2009 178,380 miles

near and offside headlamps fitted with beam deflectors.

near and offside rear brake pipes at hose ends started to corrode.

nearside centre exhaust box blowing at pipe joint front end.

nearside front brake warning wire come away.

nearside rear tyre on 2.50mm

offside rear handbrake not locking out reading 240 neraside reading 340 locked.

rear diff. leaking oil.

Pass 3 Nov 2008 166,327 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 150,327 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 136,519 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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J55 AYL is a 1994 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 J55 AYL, 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 J55 AYL registered?

J55 AYL is a 1994 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 January 1994.

Is J55 AYL safe to buy?

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