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A9 UEA

1989 Jaguar Xj

Purple Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests46 (37 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate80.4%

Mileage

106,260 mi
Last recorded106,260 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xj98,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 UEA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1989
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

37 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 106,260 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2025 63,084 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 105,896 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 62,917 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 105,449 miles

under body parts corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2023 62,433 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 104,553 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 61,304 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 61,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 103,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

all underbody suspension parts rusty

power steering heavy

Pass 29 Apr 2021 60,891 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 26 Nov 2020 103,633 miles

steering slightly stiff on idle

various corosion under vehicle

Pass 6 May 2020 59,886 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 May 2020 59,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 103,617 miles

all suspension parts rusty

Pass 27 Sep 2018 103,217 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

all suspension and exhaust parts corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2018 59,883 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour red (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2017 103,051 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 102,724 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 59,222 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 102,286 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 57,424 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 57,414 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 101,993 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing thin on edges

offside rear tyre wearing thin on edges

Pass 28 Jul 2014 55,186 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front Tyres cracked/perishing

Pass 31 Jul 2013 100,057 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 100,057 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 54,802 miles

both front tyres cracked in tread

Pass 17 Aug 2012 96,999 miles

slight play in both rear prop u.js

slight play in nearside front bearing

Pass 26 Jul 2012 54,216 miles

oil leak

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 26 Jul 2012 54,216 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leak

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 18 Jul 2011 93,850 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 93,850 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 53,281 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 89,791 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Jul 2010 52,832 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 52,143 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 81,802 miles

both front tyres wearing inner shoulders

Pass 24 Jul 2008 51,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 76,921 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 51,063 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 51,063 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2007 70,974 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2006 49,970 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 49,970 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2006 60,825 miles

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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A9 UEA is a 1989 Jaguar Xj in Purple with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 46 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.4%.

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 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 A9 UEA, 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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A9 UEA is a 1989 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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