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A13 GES

1988 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,372 mi
Last recorded130,372 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2008
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xj90,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 GES
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2008 130,372 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2008 130,319 miles

Centre Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Centre Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 124,580 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 124,580 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 120,119 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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A13 GES is a 1988 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 A13 GES, 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

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What year was A13 GES registered?

A13 GES is a 1988 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is A13 GES safe to buy?

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