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M18 SBS

1995 Jaguar Xj

Turquoise Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

132,660 mi
Last recorded132,660 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 1995 Jaguar Xj110,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 SBS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1995
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2014 132,660 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 127,329 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 120,330 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 115,160 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 108,297 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 101,342 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

O/S/F AND N/S/R jacking brackets damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 101,342 miles

O/S/F AND N/S/R jacking brackets damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 94,782 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front wheel bearing slight play

slight play in rear suspension

Pass 10 Mar 2007 93,443 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 89,937 miles

1. rear diff leaking oil † †2. steering rack support bushes worn

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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M18 SBS is a 1995 Jaguar Xj in Turquoise with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 M18 SBS, 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 M18 SBS registered?

M18 SBS is a 1995 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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