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F108 BKB

1989 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

4,365 mi
Last recorded4,365 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xj98,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF108 BKB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 4,365 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 4,312 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 3,679 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 3,769 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 2,416 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 2,380 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 219,238 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

side movement in rack mounting bushes

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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F108 BKB is a 1989 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F108 BKB, 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 F108 BKB registered?

F108 BKB is a 1989 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 22 May 1989.

Is F108 BKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F108 BKB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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