MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,534 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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.
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.
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was A2 VDM registered?
A2 VDM is a 1989 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 March 1989.
Is A2 VDM safe to buy?
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