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M166 UCX

1995 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,615 mi
Last recorded104,615 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1995 Jaguar Xj110,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM166 UCX
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 104,615 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 100,975 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

all underside of vehical components heavily greased

Fail 26 Apr 2013 100,975 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all underside of vehical components heavily greased

Pass 23 Mar 2012 99,617 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

under vehicle heavily wax oiled hard to check for corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2011 95,300 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 92,165 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Propshaft component defective

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 Mar 2010 91,992 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Propshaft component defective

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 886,580 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 86,580 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 79,974 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 76,118 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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M166 UCX is a 1995 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M166 UCX, 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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M166 UCX is a 1995 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 February 1995.

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