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A12 VRW

1990 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,146 mi
Last recorded135,146 miles
Recorded on5 May 2009
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xj108,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 VRW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2009 135,146 miles

both front shock absorbers top bushes worn

front coil springs badley corroded

rear of boot floor corroded

sills and floors corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2009 135,145 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front shock absorbers top bushes worn

front coil springs badley corroded

rear of boot floor corroded

sills and floors corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2006 135,145 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 135,145 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

advice both outer sills

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 VRW is a 1990 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 108,780 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 A12 VRW, 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 36 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A12 VRW registered?

A12 VRW is a 1990 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 2 November 1990.

Is A12 VRW safe to buy?

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