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A12 SXJ

1988 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 5345cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,935 mi
Last recorded12,935 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xj90,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 SXJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,345cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 12,935 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 9,916 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 9,790 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 1,219 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 101 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 116,666 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 116,257 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 116,235 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight oil leak from steering rack pipes

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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A12 SXJ is a 1988 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 5,345cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 90,428 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 A12 SXJ, 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 38 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A12 SXJ?

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What year was A12 SXJ registered?

A12 SXJ is a 1988 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 April 1988.

Is A12 SXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 SXJ 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.

Does A12 SXJ have outstanding finance?

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