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776 TJ

1989 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2919cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,971 mi
Last recorded47,971 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xj98,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration776 TJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,919cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 47,971 miles

All 4 brake discs are corroded

Water leak in n/s engine bay

Pass 25 Oct 2012 47,970 miles

battery is insecure

both front brakes have a slight judder

both rear brake pipes fron union to flexys are slightly corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2012 47,970 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery is insecure

both front brakes have a slight judder

both rear brake pipes fron union to flexys are slightly corroded

both rear tyres are heavily perished

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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776 TJ is a 1989 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 776 TJ, 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 776 TJ registered?

776 TJ is a 1989 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 October 1989.

Is 776 TJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 776 TJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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