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KUC 554W

1994 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,345 mi
Last recorded76,345 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2011
Typical for 1994 Jaguar Xj107,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUC 554W
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2011 76,345 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front (at rear) arch holed outside of prescribed area

Fail 10 Jun 2011 76,345 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front (at rear) arch holed outside of prescribed area

Pass 8 Mar 2010 74,595 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 72,245 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

rear tyres wearing low

vehicle recorded seriously damaged at DVLA

Pass 11 Feb 2008 65,410 miles

vehicle has been recorded seriously damaged at the DVLA

Pass 13 Mar 2007 57,559 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2007 57,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 27 May 2006 54,481 miles

both front anti roll bar bushes starting to crack

both front brake flexs starting to crack but not to cords

both front brake pipes starting to rust

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to crack

both rear tyre outer walls starting to crack

gearbox oil leaks

slight movement in steering rack

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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KUC 554W is a 1994 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KUC 554W, 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 KUC 554W registered?

KUC 554W is a 1994 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 16 March 1994.

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