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DDZ 477

1990 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,395 mi
Last recorded133,395 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xj108,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDZ 477
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2012 133,395 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 130,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 126,936 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 123,011 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 118,950 miles

Four tyres sidewalls cracking

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 114,675 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

n/s front and o/s rear and n/s rear tyres walls cracking

radiater cross member rusty

Pass 16 Mar 2006 108,818 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 108,817 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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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DDZ 477 is a 1990 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 108,780 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 DDZ 477, 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 36 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DDZ 477 registered?

DDZ 477 is a 1990 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 6 September 1990.

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