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J8 KAR

1993 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,081 mi
Last recorded126,081 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2010
Typical for 1993 Jaguar Xj109,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 KAR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2010 126,081 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 106,287 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 106,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Dec 2008 106,285 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 106,277 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 103,671 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 98,674 miles

Offside Rear 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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J8 KAR is a 1993 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 J8 KAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J8 KAR registered?

J8 KAR is a 1993 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 21 September 1993.

Is J8 KAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J8 KAR shows 7 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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