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L182 MBL

1994 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

100,659 mi
Last recorded100,659 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Jaguar Xj107,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL182 MBL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 100,659 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

various points of corrosion around the inner sills, centre part of chassis rails, front and rear jacking points.

Fail 8 Jun 2026 100,645 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam keeps holding main beam on (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

various points of corrosion around the inner sills, centre part of chassis rails, front and rear jacking points.

Pass 1 Nov 2024 96,122 miles

Lower the underneath of vehicle has general minor surface rust , inner sills , floor etc needs wax oil

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff has slight leak needs investigating (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 92,909 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 92,332 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front sills are corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 86,985 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2010 79,679 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 71,344 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 63,763 miles

Serious oil leak from rear dif pinion oil seal.

Pass 9 Nov 2006 61,796 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 60,930 miles

oil leak to rear differential pinion oil seal

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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L182 MBL is a 1994 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L182 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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L182 MBL is a 1994 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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