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M178 UCX

1995 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

159,840 mi
Last recorded159,840 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 1995 Jaguar Xj110,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM178 UCX
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 159,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 155,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 155,522 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 150,306 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 147,478 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 147,471 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 144,896 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 142,651 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 137,293 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 129,598 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 129,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 119,612 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 109,271 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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M178 UCX 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 M178 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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What year was M178 UCX registered?

M178 UCX is a 1995 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 February 1995.

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