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H116 VDS

1991 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,488 mi
Last recorded137,488 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xj109,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH116 VDS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 137,488 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 137,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 137,367 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 137,039 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 137,039 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 136,531 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 136,129 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 31 Oct 2006 132,187 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2005 130,847 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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H116 VDS is a 1991 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1991 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 109,700 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 H116 VDS, 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 35 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H116 VDS registered?

H116 VDS is a 1991 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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