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A19 AEC

1988 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

87,814 mi
Last recorded87,814 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2009
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xj90,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 AEC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2009 87,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 85,088 miles

?? INCORRECT FLUID IN WASHERS

HEAVY WATER LEAK ??WATER PUMP

UNABLE TO OPEN N/S/R DOOR

Fail 28 Feb 2008 65,654 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

?? INCORRECT FLUID IN WASHERS

HEAVY WATER LEAK ??WATER PUMP

UNABLE TO OPEN N/S/R DOOR

Pass 27 Feb 2007 64,062 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 64,062 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion on sub-frame,springs,suspension,chassis,exhaust

nearside front tyre scuffed and perished

unable to open nearside rear door from outside

water pump leaking

Pass 28 Feb 2006 63,360 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 63,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

all types slightly perished

corrosion on subframe, springs, suspension, exhaust, chassis, floor, brake pipes, sills, inner sills, inner wheel arches.

nearside front floor holed and corroded

nearside rear door will not open from outside

nearside rear fog light not working

nearside rear shock rubber split

slight dampness on steering rack

slight play fron tsuspension bushes

slight play in steering rack

slight play nearside rear bottom suspension bush

suspension rubbers are perished

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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A19 AEC is a 1988 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 A19 AEC, 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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A19 AEC is a 1988 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 4 November 1988.

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