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APB 314A

1990 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

240,191 mi
Last recorded240,191 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2008
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xj108,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPB 314A
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2008 240,191 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 235,888 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 235,888 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 230,640 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 230,640 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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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APB 314A is a 1990 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 APB 314A, 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.

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APB 314A is a 1990 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 2 January 1990.

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