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A20 SJN

1988 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 2919cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,800 mi
Last recorded78,800 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xj90,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 SJN
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,919cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2009 78,800 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 78,800 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2008 75,174 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 66,269 miles

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

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

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

advise oil leak from diff

advise slight corrosion to o/s + n/s outer sills

advise slight corrosion to o/s front bulkhead

Pass 8 Feb 2006 59,023 miles

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

advise o/s front tyre worn on inner + outer edges

slight oil leak from rear axle

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 SJN is a 1988 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 SJN, 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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What year was A20 SJN registered?

A20 SJN is a 1988 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 August 1988.

Is A20 SJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 SJN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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