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A11 XLX

1989 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

102,721 mi
Last recorded102,721 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xj98,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 XLX
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 102,721 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 102,710 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 102,701 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

brake pressure warning light on

Pass 2 Nov 2020 102,682 miles

Central locking not unlocking both rear doors or n/s front passenger door

Nearside Front Side/indicator lens cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive Auto Transmission sump leaking or pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Appears to be at the inlet rubber hose (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff drain plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 102,680 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Both battery terminals are loose

Central locking not unlocking both rear doors or n/s front passenger door

Nearside Front Side/indicator lens cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive Auto Transmission sump leaking or pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Appears to be at the inlet rubber hose (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff drain plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 102,661 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff drain plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

High level brake light not working

Nearside Front Side & Indicator lens cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive Auto Transmission sump leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage Appears to be at the inlet rubber hose (2.1.5 (a))

central locking not working on both rear doors

Pass 25 Oct 2018 102,643 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 102,602 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 102,604 miles

High level brake light not working

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 102,601 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill has corrosion at both ends (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

High level brake light not working

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 101,731 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all wheel bearings slight play

Fail 2 Nov 2015 101,731 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all wheel bearings slight play

Pass 25 Sep 2014 100,756 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 100,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 99,135 miles

Both front tyres cracking up ;N/S/R door difficult to open

Pass 12 Sep 2012 98,163 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2011 96,716 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 94,828 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 92,267 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 87,976 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 84,439 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 83,857 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 83,857 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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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A11 XLX is a 1989 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 A11 XLX, 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 A11 XLX registered?

A11 XLX is a 1989 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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