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M121 DCV

1995 Jaguar Xj

Turquoise Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

165,272 mi
Last recorded165,272 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2010
Typical for 1995 Jaguar Xj110,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM121 DCV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1995
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2010 165,272 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 165,272 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 163,496 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 160,865 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 160,865 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 159,179 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 159,179 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 151,966 miles

both front brake hoses cracking

front number plate cracked

play in both rear hub bearings

power steering noisy in operation

rear propshaft coupling cracking

slight play in steering rack

Fail 31 Oct 2005 151,894 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play in steering rack

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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M121 DCV is a 1995 Jaguar Xj in Turquoise with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1995 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 110,702 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 M121 DCV, 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 31 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M121 DCV registered?

M121 DCV is a 1995 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 3 May 1995.

Is M121 DCV safe to buy?

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