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1989 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

74,683 mi
Last recorded74,683 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xj98,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 NHC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 74,683 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

both rear tyres wear on edges

offside front tyre wear on edges

Pass 18 Jan 2023 74,680 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

all four tyres wear on edges

Pass 9 Jun 2021 74,680 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall and tread getting low : 3mm

Fail 2 Jun 2021 74,664 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall and tread getting low : 3mm

Pass 8 May 2019 74,179 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres wear on edges

Pass 29 May 2018 73,664 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 72,863 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 72,863 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 72,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing hard on inner edge nearing cords (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 72,617 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill / wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing hard on inner edge nearing cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 72,600 miles

Both sill panels rusting on rear edges

Front tyres wearing on ineer edges

Slight play in O/S/F lower arm inner bush

Small cuts in O/S/F tyre

Fail 19 Mar 2015 72,600 miles

Both sill panels rusting on rear edges

Front tyres wearing on ineer edges

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Slight play in O/S/F lower arm inner bush

Small cuts in O/S/F tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2013 72,437 miles

engine light on

Fail 17 Oct 2013 72,437 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 3 Oct 2012 71,047 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edge.

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on outter edge

Fail 1 Oct 2012 71,047 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edge.

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 14 Oct 2011 71,012 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 71,012 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 70,752 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP AIM DULL.NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER AND OUTTER EDGE. NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Fail 11 Oct 2010 70,752 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP AIM DULL.NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER AND OUTTER EDGE. NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 8 Oct 2009 69,123 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 67,533 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE.

Fail 30 Oct 2007 65,678 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT HEAD LAMP REFLECTOR DULL, WEAK HEAD LAMP AIM.

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 65,678 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT HEAD LAMP REFLECTOR DULL, WEAK HEAD LAMP AIM.

Fail 19 Oct 2006 63,015 miles

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

Slight movement in steering rack mounting bushes

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 19 Oct 2006 63,015 miles

Slight movement in steering rack mounting bushes

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 31 Oct 2005 58,221 miles

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

rear prop coupling starting to split.

slight play in o/s of steering rack.

slight play in steerng rack mounts.

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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2 NHC is a 1989 Jaguar Xj in White with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 1989 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 98,076 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 2 NHC, 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 37 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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2 NHC is a 1989 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 3 August 1989.

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