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A14 MHA

1988 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2919cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,658 mi
Last recorded133,658 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2007
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xj90,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 MHA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,919cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2007 133,658 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 133,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2007 133,658 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 125,255 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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A14 MHA is a 1988 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A14 MHA, 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.

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What year was A14 MHA registered?

A14 MHA is a 1988 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 April 1988.

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