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B3 DWK

1988 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,794 mi
Last recorded106,794 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2010
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xj90,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 DWK
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2010 106,794 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r door will not open

Pass 27 Jul 2009 101,140 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 96,133 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Jul 2008 96,133 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 90,772 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 78,714 miles

Offside Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 78,714 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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B3 DWK is a 1988 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B3 DWK, 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 B3 DWK registered?

B3 DWK is a 1988 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is B3 DWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 DWK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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