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A15 GBF

1989 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,534 mi
Last recorded38,534 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2010
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xj98,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 GBF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2010 38,534 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 37,622 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 37,662 miles

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

nearside front tyre close to legal limit ( worn on inner edge )

Pass 25 Apr 2007 36,413 miles

Bulb failure warning light showing but all testable lights are working

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Smell of petrol under vehicle but no leaks are apparent

Fail 5 Apr 2007 36,285 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 33,982 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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A15 GBF is a 1989 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A15 GBF, 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 A15 GBF registered?

A15 GBF is a 1989 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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