MOT Status
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102,784 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arm outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Key loose in barrel hard to turn
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hub pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner portion (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner portion (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner portion (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hub pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner portion central tread depth is between 3-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner portion central tread is between 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub pin/bush marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread inner portion and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner pins/bushes marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub pin/bush marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread inner portion and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner pins/bushes marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges
Nearside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge
Offside rear tyre is worn on inner edge main tread depth is approx 3 mm
Oil residue on engine under tray nearside front
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges
Nearside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge
Offside rear tyre is worn on inner edge main tread depth is approx 3 mm
Oil residue on engine under tray nearside front
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear tyre has a small slice in outer tyre wall
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Traction control warning light is on
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MV08 AVU is a 2008 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
Across all 2008 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 69,682 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 MV08 AVU, 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 18 years old, this Jaguar Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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MV08 AVU is a 2008 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 8 May 2008.
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