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316 BPA

1989 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,553 mi
Last recorded94,553 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xj98,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration316 BPA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 94,553 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 94,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Feb 2011 94,435 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 94,426 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 94,415 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 94,382 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 94,029 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 94,003 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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316 BPA is a 1989 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 316 BPA, 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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What year was 316 BPA registered?

316 BPA is a 1989 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 20 November 1989.

Is 316 BPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 316 BPA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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