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ACH 592Y

1989 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xj98,076 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACH 592Y
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2016 143,652 miles

both front upper wish bone bushes showing wear

rear sub frame showing corrosion

under body showing corrosion through out

Fail 31 Oct 2016 143,652 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

both front upper wish bone bushes showing wear

rear sub frame showing corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2014 143,302 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

check engine light illiminated

Fail 10 Jun 2014 143,301 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

check engine light illiminated

Pass 14 Apr 2010 142,890 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 142,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 141,763 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 141,752 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 141,042 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 141,042 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 139,579 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 139,578 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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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ACH 592Y is a 1989 Jaguar Xj in White with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 ACH 592Y, 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 ACH 592Y registered?

ACH 592Y is a 1989 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 12 December 1989.

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