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M242 VNU

1995 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

155,619 mi
Last recorded155,619 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 1995 Jaguar Xj110,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM242 VNU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 155,619 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 154,696 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 154,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 150,789 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 150,789 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2017 149,976 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 148,793 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 147,017 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 147,017 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 145,412 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 142,678 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 140,376 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 139,470 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 135,887 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 130,226 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 125,704 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 125,693 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 120,047 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 120,043 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 114,107 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 104,659 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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M242 VNU is a 1995 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 M242 VNU, 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 M242 VNU registered?

M242 VNU is a 1995 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 February 1995.

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