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F166 AEX

1989 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2919cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

9,414 mi
Last recorded9,414 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xj98,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF166 AEX
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,919cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 9,414 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 9,387 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside windscreen washer jet not working

Offside headlamp dim dip not working

Pass 10 Sep 2012 9,345 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 9,138 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 9,046 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 8,328 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 8,328 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 8,007 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 7,822 miles

offside and nearside rear suspension beam bushes starting to separate from inserts.

Pass 13 Feb 2006 7,711 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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F166 AEX is a 1989 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 F166 AEX, 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 F166 AEX registered?

F166 AEX is a 1989 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F166 AEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F166 AEX shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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