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F149 JNX

1989 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 5345cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

98,802 mi
Last recorded98,802 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2008
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xj98,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF149 JNX
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,345cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2008 98,802 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion to main beam mountings

n/s/f chassis corroded

n/s/r door step corroded

o/s head lamp mounting corroded

o/s/f inner sill coroded

o/s/r door step corroded

rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2007 97,653 miles

corrosion to boot floor and rear wheel arches also suspension coil springs corroded

petral cap key very weak

very slight play to off side front wheel bearing

Fail 6 Mar 2007 97,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

corrosion to all coil spring suspension

corrosion to front inner wheel arches

corrosion to rear wheel arches,corrosion boot floor underneath vehicle

petrol flap key ready to snap

Pass 10 Mar 2006 96,385 miles

corrosion starting to boot floor section & various body panels

Fail 9 Feb 2006 96,302 miles

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

corrosion starting to boot floor area

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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F149 JNX is a 1989 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 5,345cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 F149 JNX, 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 F149 JNX registered?

F149 JNX is a 1989 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 3 May 1989.

Is F149 JNX safe to buy?

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