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A1 WVT

1993 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,822 mi
Last recorded75,822 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 1993 Jaguar Xj109,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 WVT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 75,822 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 75,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front bulk head corroded

Nearside Front bulk head corroded

fuel filler neck area corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2016 74,755 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 74,755 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 73,667 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 72,242 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 May 2012 68,847 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 66,561 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)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 64,511 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 64,511 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 60,559 miles

gear box moutnt defective

Fail 28 Apr 2009 60,559 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

gear box moutnt defective

Pass 23 Jul 2008 50,811 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 49,900 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 48,451 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 48,451 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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A1 WVT is a 1993 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 A1 WVT, 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 A1 WVT registered?

A1 WVT is a 1993 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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