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B7 TAD

1989 Jaguar Xjr

Blue Petrol 5345cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,759 mi
Last recorded137,759 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjr83,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 TAD
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,345cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2021 137,759 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Position lamp not working and rear both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working both rear (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor holed front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor too inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis leg holed o/s rear inner sill hold (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

fuel tank corroded

oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2007 136,926 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 136,651 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 136,617 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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B7 TAD is a 1989 Jaguar Xjr in Blue with a 5,345cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 83,772 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 Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B7 TAD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B7 TAD registered?

B7 TAD is a 1989 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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