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A7 WTB

1988 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,252 mi
Last recorded124,252 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2007
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xj90,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 WTB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2007 124,252 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2007 124,250 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 124,239 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 124,239 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 124,097 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 124,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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A7 WTB is a 1988 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 A7 WTB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A7 WTB registered?

A7 WTB is a 1988 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 4 November 1988.

Is A7 WTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 WTB shows 6 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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