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M239 STV

1995 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

121,877 mi
Last recorded121,877 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2010
Typical for 1995 Jaguar Xj110,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM239 STV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2010 121,877 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 121,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 115,676 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 106,891 miles

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

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

n/s/f calliper damp!!

slight under body corrosion

Fail 23 Feb 2008 106,888 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)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 96,563 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/F headlamp has a crack in but not affecting light beam pattern

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2007 96,550 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f Headlamp cracked but not affecting beam pattern

Pass 9 Feb 2006 92,478 miles

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

offside front floor corroded not in prescribed area

rear flexible brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

Fail 9 Feb 2006 92,478 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

offside front floor corroded not in prescribed area

rear flexible brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

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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M239 STV is a 1995 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 M239 STV, 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 M239 STV registered?

M239 STV is a 1995 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 March 1995.

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