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F121 FUJ

1989 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,554 mi
Last recorded160,554 miles
Recorded on29 May 2021
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xj98,076 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF121 FUJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2021 160,554 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 154,818 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 150,420 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 150,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2018 145,304 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 141,346 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

boot floor holed and corroded

parking brake efficiency low

Fail 16 Jan 2017 141,346 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

boot floor holed and corroded

parking brake efficiency low

Pass 9 Dec 2006 138,890 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 138,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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F121 FUJ is a 1989 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F121 FUJ, 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 F121 FUJ registered?

F121 FUJ is a 1989 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 27 June 1989.

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