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A20 DVM

1990 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

76,169 mi
Last recorded76,169 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2007
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xj108,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 DVM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2007 76,169 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

body deterioration

front outer sills corroded

front wishbone mounts deteriorating

inner tread wear n/s front tyre

nail in side tread o/s rear tyre

surface corrosion at all brake discs

Pass 17 Aug 2006 75,003 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 75,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion front bulkhead,o/s and n/s front outer sills, front under radiator panel, o/s rear sill/door step

engine management lamp on

front wishbone bushes splitting o/s and n/s

irregular wear front tyres recom track check

o/s and n/s headlamp backings corroded

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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A20 DVM is a 1990 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1990 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 108,780 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 A20 DVM, 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 36 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A20 DVM registered?

A20 DVM is a 1990 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 November 1990.

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