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L178 MBL

1994 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,818 mi
Last recorded93,818 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2009
Typical for 1994 Jaguar Xj107,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL178 MBL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2009 93,818 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear brake flexi ferrule corroded

offside rear brake flexi ferrule corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2009 93,789 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear brake flexi ferrule corroded

offside rear brake flexi ferrule corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2008 90,674 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2007 85,497 miles

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

powersteering pipes damp but no visible leak .

Pass 12 Mar 2006 80,648 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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L178 MBL is a 1994 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L178 MBL, 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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L178 MBL is a 1994 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 3 June 1994.

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