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L143 GYY

1994 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,581 mi
Last recorded85,581 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 1994 Jaguar Xj107,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL143 GYY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 85,581 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 82,386 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wheels binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 80,318 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 80,318 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 80,285 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 80,241 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded By fuel filter ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 80,204 miles

N/S & O/S/F EARTH WIRES NOT ATTACHED

Fail 10 Sep 2015 80,202 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/S & O/S/F EARTH WIRES NOT ATTACHED

Fail 20 Aug 2014 80,193 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

BATTERY U/S

O/S/F SUSPENSION EARTH STRAP CORRODED/NOT CONECTED

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

SCREEN WASH FLUID U/S

Fail 26 Sep 2012 80,187 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Pass 19 May 2011 79,849 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 79,786 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 79,409 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 79,049 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 79,049 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 78,084 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 15 Mar 2007 78,068 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 77,372 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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L143 GYY is a 1994 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L143 GYY, 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 L143 GYY registered?

L143 GYY is a 1994 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 January 1994.

Is L143 GYY safe to buy?

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