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M217 SUJ

1995 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,928 mi
Last recorded110,928 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1995 Jaguar Xj110,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM217 SUJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 110,928 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint power steering hoses from power steering reservoir (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cant check brake pipes fully lightly covered

Fail 22 Aug 2017 110,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint power steering hoses from power steering reservoir (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cant check brake pipes fully lightly covered

Pass 19 Aug 2016 106,406 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor to sill has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 106,406 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor to sill has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 103,308 miles

both number plates in poor condition

coil springs corroded

front tyres perished

fuel pipes corroded in places

general corrosion underneath heavier in places

metal brake pipes corroded in places

Pass 30 Jun 2014 103,306 miles

all coil springs corroded

front to rear metal fuel pipes heavily corroded

general underbody corrosion

Fail 25 Jun 2014 103,305 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all coil springs corroded

front to rear metal fuel pipes heavily corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2013 103,240 miles

all four coil springs corroded

all tyres low on pressure

front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded

upper front wishbone inner bushes in poor condition

Pass 7 Nov 2011 103,005 miles

both number plates in poor condition

offside rear exhaust section in poor condition

Fail 27 Oct 2011 103,004 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both number plates in poor condition

offside rear exhaust section in poor condition

Pass 9 Mar 2010 101,903 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all four coil springs heavlly corroded

fuel pipes corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2010 101,903 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all four coil springs heavlly corroded

fuel pipes corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2007 99,894 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2007 99,890 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 95,662 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 95,662 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 91,750 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Dec 2005 91,750 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 SUJ is a 1995 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SUJ, 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 SUJ registered?

M217 SUJ is a 1995 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 April 1995.

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