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A3 NGF

1989 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2919cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

198,689 mi
Last recorded198,689 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xj98,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 NGF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,919cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 198,689 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 198,689 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 198,663 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 198,634 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 198,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 198,571 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 198,517 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 198,469 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 198,469 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 198,364 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 195,063 miles

all four tyres show side wall rubber perish cracks

Pass 20 Sep 2016 197,390 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 197,989 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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A3 NGF is a 1989 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A3 NGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A3 NGF?

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What year was A3 NGF registered?

A3 NGF is a 1989 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 9 February 1989.

Is A3 NGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 NGF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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