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M253 TMM

1995 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,992 mi
Last recorded171,992 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 1995 Jaguar Xj110,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM253 TMM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014 171,992 miles

n/s & o/s floor to sill holed

Fail 10 Nov 2014 171,992 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)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

n/s & o/s floor to sill holed

Fail 29 Oct 2014 171,990 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 170,302 miles

adevise- slight play, n/s/front bottom ball joint.

advise- slight corrosion, front brake pipes.

advise- slight exhaust blow, middle box and o/s/rear box.

advise-slight play n/s/front track rod end.

Fail 26 Nov 2012 170,302 miles

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

adevise- slight play, n/s/front bottom ball joint.

advise- slight corrosion, front brake pipes.

advise- slight exhaust blow, middle box and o/s/rear box.

advise-slight play n/s/front track rod end.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 167,129 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 164,838 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 162,864 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 161,212 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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M253 TMM is a 1995 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M253 TMM, 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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M253 TMM is a 1995 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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