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L173 NEC

1994 Jaguar Xj

Beige Petrol 5993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

144,207 mi
Last recorded144,207 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 1994 Jaguar Xj107,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL173 NEC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2022 144,207 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault light illuminates when brake pedal depressed (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking pipes corroded along floorpan (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front front suspension bushes in poor condition throughout

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floorpan/inner arch/inner sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floorpan/inner arch/inner sill/ jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system in very poor condition

Pass 25 Oct 2018 144,122 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear pinion seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Floor not fully secure slight corrosion near front jacking point (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 144,112 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear pinion seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Floor not fully secure slight corrosion near front jacking point (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 143,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wheel arch area (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing smooth (twin depth tread) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit is worn to the 1.6 mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone mountings, X 2 (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wheel arch area (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing smooth. (twin depth tread) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone mountings, X2 (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak engine bay and rear axle ()

Fail 30 Oct 2017 143,408 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working box joint. centre rear box pipe corroded (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box joint. centre rear box pipe corroded (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint corroded to centre rear box (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wheel arch area (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing smooth (twin depth tread) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit is worn to the 1.6 mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone mountings, X 2 (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wheel arch area (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing smooth. (twin depth tread) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone mountings, X2 (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak engine bay and rear axle ()

suspect asbestos to exhaust joints

Pass 25 Oct 2016 140,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System in very poor condition! (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed Badly rusted too! (7.2.2)

Offside Front Hub loose wiring!

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Oct 2016 140,787 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System in very poor condition! (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed Badly rusted too! (7.2.2)

Offside Front Hub loose wiring!

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 139,704 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2015 139,704 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2014 138,236 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 138,236 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 138,230 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f fog lamp insecure

o/s/f inner wing has hole towards rear of wing

unable to see brake pab thicknesses as vehicle is fitted with disc brake dust covers

Pass 12 Sep 2012 135,492 miles

oil leak om rear differential

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 3 Sep 2012 135,269 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f floor corroded and holed at front jacking point

oil leak om rear differential

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 23 Sep 2011 132,401 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2011 132,283 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 127,969 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 123,836 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 119,718 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system lightley corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2007 116,788 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 108,799 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 102,281 miles

Nearside 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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L173 NEC is a 1994 Jaguar Xj in Beige with a 5,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 L173 NEC, 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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L173 NEC is a 1994 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 10 June 1994.

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