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FDN 398

1993 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 5993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

86,556 mi
Last recorded86,556 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 1993 Jaguar Xj109,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDN 398
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 86,556 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Mar 2023 85,692 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 84,342 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 82,065 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 81,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 79,637 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 79,610 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 77,336 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 74,538 miles

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 9 Jan 2008 70,556 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 64,715 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 61,034 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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FDN 398 is a 1993 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 5,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FDN 398, 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 FDN 398 registered?

FDN 398 is a 1993 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 12 May 1993.

Is FDN 398 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FDN 398 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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