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A20 EEJ

1989 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,363 mi
Last recorded83,363 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xj98,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 EEJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 83,363 miles

heavy corrossion on rear suspension

Fail 10 May 2021 83,361 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

heavy corrossion on rear suspension

Pass 1 Mar 2019 82,541 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrossion on both outer sills

o/s rear tyre close to limit at time of test

Pass 17 Feb 2018 81,474 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Feb 2017 72,710 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 72,691 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both fronts (1.8)

Front Side repeater incorrect colour both wing repeaters white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 May 2012 70,655 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 65,715 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 61,050 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 56,462 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 51,741 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 46,727 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 45,899 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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A20 EEJ is a 1989 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 A20 EEJ, 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 A20 EEJ registered?

A20 EEJ is a 1989 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 February 1989.

Is A20 EEJ safe to buy?

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