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E13 NSP

1989 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

111,601 mi
Last recorded111,601 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xj98,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE13 NSP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 111,601 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 111,385 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 111,370 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 110,967 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 110,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 109,837 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 109,500 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 109,490 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 109,345 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 108,869 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 108,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2015 108,360 miles

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

all suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

front wheels bearings have slight play

rear differential has slight oil leak

rear driveshaft joints have slight play

slight under body and chassis corrosion

Pass 6 May 2014 107,532 miles

Oil leak

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

all suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

front wheel bearings have slight play

rear differential has a slight oil leak

rear driveshaft joints have slight movement

rear tyres have heavy tread seperation and perished

slight under body and chassis corrosion

Fail 8 May 2013 106,414 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear driveshaft joints have slight play

both rear tyres perishing and have heavy tread seperation

general suspension bushes corroded

general underbody and chassis corrosion

nearside front tyre worn on both edges, perishing, has tread seperation and is worn close to the legal limit

offside front tyre worn on outer edge, perishing and has tread seperation

rear differential has a slight oil leak

unable to fully inspect all brake pads

Pass 8 May 2013 106,414 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both rear driveshaft joints have slight play

both rear tyres perishing and have heavy tread seperation

general suspension bushes corroded

general underbody and chassis corrosion

nearside front tyre worn on both edges, perishing, has tread seperation and is worn close to the legal limit

offside front tyre worn on outer edge, perishing and has tread seperation

rear differential has a slight oil leak

unable to fully inspect all brake pads

Pass 25 Apr 2012 105,344 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear diff leaking oil

rear tyres have tread seperation

slight play in offside rack end

Pass 20 May 2011 104,284 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 103,071 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 101,597 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 100,164 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 99,711 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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E13 NSP is a 1989 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 E13 NSP, 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 E13 NSP registered?

E13 NSP is a 1989 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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