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A7 DLY

1993 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,354 mi
Last recorded169,354 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 1993 Jaguar Xj109,351 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 DLY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 169,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

anti-lock light on dash

slight play in centre bearing

Fail 26 Apr 2012 169,354 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

anti-lock light on dash

slight play in centre bearing

Pass 20 Apr 2011 165,509 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 165,748 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 160,450 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 153,417 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 153,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2008 146,238 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 146,238 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 13,402 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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A7 DLY is a 1993 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A7 DLY, 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 A7 DLY registered?

A7 DLY is a 1993 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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