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C189 CFG

1986 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,979 mi
Last recorded53,979 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xj83,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC189 CFG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 53,979 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 53,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 52,484 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all 4 tyres starting to perish

Pass 19 Sep 2009 52,415 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 52,412 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 May 2008 52,405 miles

slight play at o/s rear wheel

Pass 14 May 2007 52,292 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 51,564 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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C189 CFG is a 1986 Jaguar Xj in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 83,124 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 C189 CFG, 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 40 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C189 CFG registered?

C189 CFG is a 1986 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C189 CFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C189 CFG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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