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461 UFM

1989 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 2919cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,554 mi
Last recorded116,554 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xj98,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration461 UFM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,919cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 116,554 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016
Fail 6 Aug 2014

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

int mirror missing

Fail 26 Aug 2009 5,888 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 5,888 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 18 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 17 miles

Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (3.3.D.3b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 14,825 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 14,800 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 14,760 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2005 14,748 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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461 UFM is a 1989 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 2,919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 461 UFM, 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 461 UFM registered?

461 UFM is a 1989 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is 461 UFM safe to buy?

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