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26 LYA

1993 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,741 mi
Last recorded119,741 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2010
Typical for 1993 Jaguar Xj109,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration26 LYA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2010 119,741 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2010 119,741 miles

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 117,009 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front inner sills/arches corroded but not in a percribed area. n\s+o\s

Fail 10 Nov 2008 117,007 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front inner sills/arches corroded but not in a percribed area. n\s+o\s

Pass 9 Nov 2007 114,585 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2006 112,690 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 112,689 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 110,337 miles

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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26 LYA is a 1993 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1993 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 109,351 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 26 LYA, 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 33 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 26 LYA registered?

26 LYA is a 1993 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is 26 LYA safe to buy?

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