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A1 BCO

1989 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,180 mi
Last recorded79,180 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xj98,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 BCO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 79,180 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 63,649 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 52,716 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 52,645 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split like a slinky (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Body and chassis has corrosion in several areas but not excessive

Nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2014 50,447 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Offside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 10 Jun 2014 50,446 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Offside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2011 49,211 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 48,856 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 48,183 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 47,334 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2007 47,333 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 38,810 miles

fluid leak on offside front near power steering filler bottle

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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A1 BCO is a 1989 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A1 BCO, 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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A1 BCO is a 1989 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 6 January 1989.

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