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M131 VRA

1994 Jaguar Xjr

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

167,293 mi
Last recorded167,293 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2012
Typical for 1994 Jaguar Xjr110,335 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM131 VRA
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2012 167,293 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 165,392 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 164,325 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 164,316 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 162,424 miles

Engine is a bit slow to return to idle.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Interior mirror slightly deteriorated.

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 162,424 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Engine is a bit slow to return to idle.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Interior mirror slightly deteriorated.

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil pressure gauge was not working and warning lamp was on at start of test, both began working properly before end of test(customer was informed but said go ahead).

Pass 2 Apr 2008 162,379 miles

Both front brake hoses very slightly deteriorated.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside front tyre tread worn almost smooth on inner edge.

Offside registration plate lamp bit loose.

Slight play up/down at steering wheel.

Throttle stickers slightly at around 1500rpm.

Fail 2 Apr 2008 162,379 miles

Both front brake hoses very slightly deteriorated.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front tyre tread worn almost smooth on inner edge.

Offside registration plate lamp bit loose.

Slight play up/down at steering wheel.

Throttle stickers slightly at around 1500rpm.

Pass 20 Mar 2007 159,616 miles

Bulkhead starting to corrode

Front pads wearing low.

Minor exhaust leak at manifold

Off side front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Fail 19 Mar 2007 159,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

bulkhead starting to rust.

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2006 149,745 miles

Minor blow to front pipe.

Near side front chassis starting to corrode.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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M131 VRA is a 1994 Jaguar Xjr in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1994 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 110,335 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 Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M131 VRA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M131 VRA is a 1994 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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