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M162 PDB

1995 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,618 mi
Last recorded139,618 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 1995 Jaguar Xj110,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM162 PDB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 139,618 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both headlamp beam patterns are poor

exhaust nearside rear silencer outer skin is cracked and corroded

front bumper is loose (brackets are broken)

offside main beam is low

Fail 2 Mar 2016 139,618 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both headlamp beam patterns are poor

exhaust nearside rear silencer outer skin is cracked and corroded

front bumper is loose (brackets are broken)

offside main beam is low

Pass 26 Feb 2015 131,219 miles

offside rear exhaust box outer skin corroded but not blowing

Fail 26 Feb 2015 131,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

offside front tyre sidewall has cut in it but not showing cords or weave

offside rear exhaust box outer skin corroded but not blowing

Pass 8 Mar 2014 127,725 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 127,723 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 121,717 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 114,301 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 105,842 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 97,695 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 88,630 miles

both front wheel barings have play

Pass 12 Apr 2007 81,200 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 77,881 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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M162 PDB is a 1995 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 M162 PDB, 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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M162 PDB is a 1995 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 27 February 1995.

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