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C7 SRN

1988 Jaguar Xj

Brown Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,902 mi
Last recorded60,902 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2009
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xj90,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 SRN
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1988
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2009 60,902 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 60,900 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 57,283 miles

corrosion and hole n/s/f wheel arch, o/s/f wheel arch, o/s/f outer sill, o/s/r outer sill. non within prescribed area

Fail 26 Oct 2007 57,280 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

corrosion and hole n/s/f wheel arch, o/s/f wheel arch, o/s/f outer sill, o/s/r outer sill. non within prescribed area

Pass 26 Oct 2006 55,228 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 55,228 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 52,910 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 52,910 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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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C7 SRN is a 1988 Jaguar Xj in Brown with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C7 SRN, 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 C7 SRN registered?

C7 SRN is a 1988 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 20 May 1988.

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