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A2 VDM

1989 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

184,534 mi
Last recorded184,534 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xj98,076 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 VDM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2011 184,534 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

n/s/r fog inop

Fail 31 May 2011 184,534 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

n/s/r fog inop

Pass 22 Apr 2008 180,450 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2008 180,450 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 177,112 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 177,112 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 172,092 miles

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

battery insecure

both number plates deteriorating.

non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s headlamp glass cracked and misted up.

some travel at brake pedal.

stone chips on windscreen.

Fail 19 Apr 2006 172,084 miles

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

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

battery insecure

both number plates deteriorating.

non obligatory mirror damaged

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

o/s headlamp glass cracked and misted up.

some travel at brake pedal.

stone chips on windscreen.

Fail 27 Feb 2006 172,076 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

a lot of travel at brake pedal.

battery insecure

front and rear number plates deteriorated.

non obligatory mirror damaged

windscreen scratched.

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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A2 VDM is a 1989 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 A2 VDM, 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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A2 VDM is a 1989 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 March 1989.

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