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M217 CWV

1995 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,475 mi
Last recorded114,475 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 1995 Jaguar Xj110,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM217 CWV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 114,475 miles

o/s/r a frame mounting worn.

Pass 4 Aug 2015 113,588 miles

Play at offside rear wheel aframe mountings worn

Pass 12 Aug 2014 112,611 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 112,595 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 111,030 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

small blow from exhaust

Fail 8 Aug 2013 110,976 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

small blow from exhaust

Pass 7 Aug 2012 108,384 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 108,373 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 106,011 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 106,011 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroded.

Pass 6 Aug 2010 103,540 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 101,238 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 101,140 miles

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)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 99,292 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 97,953 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 96,535 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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M217 CWV is a 1995 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 M217 CWV, 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 M217 CWV registered?

M217 CWV is a 1995 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 16 January 1995.

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