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H117 ONT

1991 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,579 mi
Last recorded152,579 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 1991 Jaguar Xj109,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH117 ONT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2012 152,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

All Coil Springs are corroded.

Exhaust system deteriorating at rear joints.

Fuel pipes at rear corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside and Offside Rear Tyres are badly deteriorated/perished.

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

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Radiator insecure, lower suport bracket baddly corroded.

Rear Doors are difficult to unlock.

Windscreen wipers occasionally does not park in correct position.

Pass 14 Nov 2011 141,470 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 141,370 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 141,224 miles

Damage at windscreen.

Exhaust and fuel pipes are rusty.

Front discs are scored.

Front tyres are worn at edges

NSR disc scored.

NSR hub has free play.

PS damp

Play at front wheels.

Rusting at OSR inner arch.

Sills and floors are rusty

Sub frames and mounts are rusty.

Fail 22 May 2007 141,221 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Areas of surface rusting at sub frames and under floors.

Damage at windscreen.

Damp area at power steering.

Exhaust is generaly rusty. †Fuel pipes are rusty.

Front tyres are worn at edges.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Sills are rusty.

Slight play at front wheel bearings.

Slight play at nearside rear hub,

Pass 13 Apr 2006 141,195 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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H117 ONT is a 1991 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 H117 ONT, 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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H117 ONT is a 1991 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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