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E4 REA

1990 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

97,325 mi
Last recorded97,325 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xj108,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 REA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 97,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 96,302 miles

h/b travel on limit

n/s headlight image on limit

Fail 13 Feb 2021 96,179 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 93,933 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 93,933 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 93,199 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 93,199 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear under floor pan (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2017 93,199 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 93,199 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering marked in yellow (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

side sills corroded

underbody corrsion

Fail 22 Aug 2014 93,199 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 93,199 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 93,199 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 93,199 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 93,199 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 93,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

rear brakes binding

Pass 22 Jul 2011 93,199 miles

oil leak

rear brakes binding

Pass 13 Apr 2007 93,199 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine "X" member slightly corroded

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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E4 REA is a 1990 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 E4 REA, 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 E4 REA registered?

E4 REA is a 1990 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 20 November 1990.

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