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A12 SMJ

1993 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

37,411 mi
Last recorded37,411 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Jaguar Xj109,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 SMJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 37,411 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 37,393 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 36,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2022 36,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2021 36,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2020 35,912 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 35,631 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 35,271 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 34,966 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 34,774 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 34,291 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 33,622 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 33,003 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 32,294 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 31,299 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 30,897 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 30,840 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 30,502 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 30,290 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 30,149 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 29,891 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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A12 SMJ is a 1993 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 A12 SMJ, 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 A12 SMJ registered?

A12 SMJ is a 1993 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is A12 SMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 SMJ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A12 SMJ have outstanding finance?

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