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J5 MVC

1993 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,645 mi
Last recorded67,645 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 1993 Jaguar Xj109,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 MVC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 67,645 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 64,689 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 59,758 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 58,174 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 58,174 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 56,880 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 56,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 55,867 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel pipes have corrosion

Pass 12 May 2011 54,713 miles

Fuel lines corroded

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all four coil springs corroded

Pass 21 May 2008 53,913 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre is wearing low on inside edge

Fail 20 May 2008 53,913 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre is wearing low on inside edge

Pass 11 May 2007 52,042 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 49,498 miles

Nearside front worn on edges.

Fail 12 Apr 2006 49,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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J5 MVC is a 1993 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J5 MVC, 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 J5 MVC registered?

J5 MVC is a 1993 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is J5 MVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 MVC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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