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NL05 OBN

2005 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

9,237 mi
Last recorded9,237 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Jaguar Xj75,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 OBN
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 9,237 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 9,237 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 2 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 146,874 miles

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 135,214 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 111,488 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 111,458 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 98,148 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 86,053 miles

slight play in rear lower arms

Pass 28 Jun 2011 70,957 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 55,612 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 44,730 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 29,332 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2008 29,332 miles

Offside Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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NL05 OBN is a 2005 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 75,379 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 NL05 OBN, 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 21 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NL05 OBN registered?

NL05 OBN is a 2005 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is NL05 OBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL05 OBN shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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