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DRS 216L

1989 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,449 mi
Last recorded141,449 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2009
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xj98,076 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRS 216L
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2009 141,449 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

both front & rear suspension coil springs rusty

corrosion o/s/f doorstep

corrosion o/s/r doorstep

n/s & o/s front brake pipes slightly corroding

n/s & o/s front upper & lower suspension arms inner bushes splitting/wear

n/s & o/s front,n/s/r tyres worn shoulders

n/s & o/s inner sills corroding

n/s & o/s rear brake flexi hoses rusty

n/s & o/s rear wheel bearings wear/slight roughness

n/s/f floorpan corroded

n/s/r outer sill corroded

o/s/f doorstep/outer sill & floorpan corroded

o/s/f inner wing corrosion

o/s/r door exterior door handle not working

o/s/r tyre 3mm/low shoulders

power steering pump noisey

rear brake discs faces slightly rusty

rear chassis corrosion

rear diff worn/noisey with play to o/s/r driveshaft

rear gearbox mount broken

slight wear n/s/f wheel bearing

stonechip drivers windscreen swept area

underbody fuel pipes rusty

wear to steering rack/mounting bushes

Pass 20 May 2008 137,550 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges / close to wear indicators in places

front brakes slightly out of balance

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner

radiator lower support corroded

surface corrosion front and rear coil prings

Fail 19 May 2008 137,550 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges / close to wear indicators in places

front brakes slightly out of balance

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner

radiator lower support corroded

surface corrosion front and rear coil prings

Pass 14 May 2007 135,655 miles

lower radiator support holed and corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

slight movement n/s of steering rack

slight movement n/s/f wheel bearing

surface corrosion front and rear coil springs

Pass 15 May 2006 134,109 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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DRS 216L is a 1989 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 98,076 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 DRS 216L, 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 37 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DRS 216L is a 1989 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 September 1989.

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