MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,449 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was DRS 216L registered?
DRS 216L is a 1989 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 September 1989.
Is DRS 216L safe to buy?
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