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B16 PGP

1988 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,758 mi
Last recorded111,758 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xj90,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 PGP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013 111,758 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 111,735 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 102,199 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 95,468 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 95,444 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 87,413 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 87,413 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 75,318 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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B16 PGP is a 1988 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1988 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 90,428 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 B16 PGP, 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 38 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B16 PGP registered?

B16 PGP is a 1988 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 8 March 1988.

Is B16 PGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 PGP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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