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L179 EAB

1994 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,638 mi
Last recorded93,638 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2012
Typical for 1994 Jaguar Xj107,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL179 EAB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2012 93,638 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside headlamp reflecor begining to dull

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside bulkhead corroded under bonnet

Fail 6 Jan 2012

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear & front floors corroded.

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 91,168 miles

Nearside front inner wheel arch corroded, not in prescribed area.

Nearside headlamp getting dim.

Nearside rear floor/chassis corroded.

Fail 20 Dec 2010 91,148 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front inner wheel arch corroded, not in prescribed area.

Nearside headlamp getting dim.

Nearside rear floor/chassis corroded.

Pass 18 Dec 2009 88,166 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front floor to sill corroded

offside front floor & nearside front floor corroded

offside front seatbelt catch cover damaged but worked

rear offside fog damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2008 83,111 miles

both front floors corroded.

Fail 18 Dec 2008 83,111 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

both front floors corroded.

Pass 9 Nov 2007 75,854 miles

offside front & nearside front inner wheel arch's corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2006 67,094 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 67,094 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 63,581 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front floor corroded

offside &nearside front inner wheel arches corroded sill ends

offside front floor holed &badly corroded not precribed area

offside rear light slighty dim

rear diff leaking

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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L179 EAB is a 1994 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L179 EAB, 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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L179 EAB is a 1994 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 6 January 1994.

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