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AHZ 9197

1989 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 2919cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,327 mi
Last recorded83,327 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xj98,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHZ 9197
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,919cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 83,327 miles

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

Lower general underbody corrosion

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair also parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

brake fluid residue around brake components

general corrosion on suspension components

Fail 13 Aug 2025 83,308 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to fuel leak (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed due to fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Lower general underbody corrosion

brake fluid residue around brake components

general corrosion on suspension components

Pass 14 Aug 2024 82,532 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbone arm has surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbone arm has surface rust. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe has surface rust. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 82,227 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2019 82,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 81,858 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 81,342 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 81,342 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2005 81,312 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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AHZ 9197 is a 1989 Jaguar Xj in White with a 2,919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AHZ 9197, 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 AHZ 9197 registered?

AHZ 9197 is a 1989 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 January 1989.

Is AHZ 9197 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AHZ 9197 shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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