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E16 BDS

1989 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,050 mi
Last recorded83,050 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xj98,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE16 BDS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 83,050 miles

handbrake just passes mot on 16%

Pass 7 Sep 2020 89,997 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 89,997 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 May 2015 83,027 miles

both front tyres perished/cracked

Fail 13 May 2015 83,027 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres perished/cracked

Pass 5 Aug 2013 83,022 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 83,017 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 82,123 miles

FRONT TYRES PERISHING

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 82,095 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 82,100 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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E16 BDS is a 1989 Jaguar Xj in White with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E16 BDS, 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 E16 BDS registered?

E16 BDS is a 1989 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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