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L161 VEU

1994 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

116,253 mi
Last recorded116,253 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2007
Typical for 1994 Jaguar Xj107,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL161 VEU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2007 116,253 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 116,253 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

brake pad warning light on dash coming on indicating worn brake pads

Pass 22 Jul 2006 105,255 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 105,255 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2006 105,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2005 101,427 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2005 101,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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L161 VEU is a 1994 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 L161 VEU, 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 L161 VEU registered?

L161 VEU is a 1994 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 March 1994.

Is L161 VEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L161 VEU shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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