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M243 TBU

1995 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,750 mi
Last recorded85,750 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 1995 Jaguar Xj110,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM243 TBU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 85,750 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

ubcc

Pass 3 Sep 2014 85,534 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 85,534 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 83,808 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 82,668 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 80,638 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 78,134 miles

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

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

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

advise front nearside tyre is worn heavily on inner edge and some cracking is present within the tread area

advise front offside tyre is worn heavily on outer edge

Pass 11 Jun 2009 77,408 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 75,899 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 75,898 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 74,401 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 71,133 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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M243 TBU is a 1995 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M243 TBU, 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 M243 TBU registered?

M243 TBU is a 1995 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 March 1995.

Is M243 TBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M243 TBU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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