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ADY 689D

1990 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,439 mi
Last recorded96,439 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xj108,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADY 689D
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2013 96,439 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 96,439 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 88,923 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 84,814 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 84,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

damage to os front tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2010 81,668 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 81,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 73,528 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 69,428 miles

Battery insecure.

Can not open O/S/R door.

Can not see front or rear brake pads to check wear.

Corrosion to boot.

N/S/F brake pad warning sensor wire cut.

N/S/F tyre tread worn to 3mm.

O/S/R and N/S/R flexy brake hose, metal ferrules corroded.

O/S/R side light dim.

Slight play in O/S and N/S rear wheel bearings.

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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ADY 689D is a 1990 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 108,780 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 ADY 689D, 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 36 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 ADY 689D registered?

ADY 689D is a 1990 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is ADY 689D safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADY 689D shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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