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L179 XJC

1994 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

102,780 mi
Last recorded102,780 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 1994 Jaguar Xj107,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL179 XJC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 102,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 102,114 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 102,114 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 101,841 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 101,332 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 100,557 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 99,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 99,701 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 98,833 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 96,092 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 96,092 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 95,307 miles

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 14 Jun 2012 95,307 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 3 Jun 2011 94,086 miles

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 29 Jun 2010 92,806 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 25 Jun 2009 91,330 miles

oil stains on steering conponents

slight noise from rear wheel bearings / diff

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 26 Jun 2008 90,284 miles

slight leak from power steering.

slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 2 Jul 2007 88,525 miles

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 26 Jun 2006 86,573 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

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 XJC is a 1994 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 L179 XJC, 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 L179 XJC registered?

L179 XJC is a 1994 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 January 1994.

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