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A5 NKW

1989 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,929 mi
Last recorded31,929 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2007
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xj98,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 NKW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2007 31,929 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s body damage

n/s head light damaged

power sterring res over filed

Pass 3 Feb 2007 31,929 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s body damage

n/s head light damaged

power sterring res over filed

Pass 20 Jan 2006

all four coil springs corroded

general underside corrosion

nearside front headlight in poor condition and lens cracked

slight lift in front wheel bearings

small crack in windscreen

Fail 19 Jan 2006

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

all four coil springs have corrosion

general underside corrosion

nearside front headlight in poor condition and lens cracked

slight lift in front wheel bearings

small crack in windscreen

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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A5 NKW is a 1989 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A5 NKW, 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 A5 NKW registered?

A5 NKW is a 1989 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 April 1989.

Is A5 NKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 NKW shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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