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F185 SUU

1989 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,964 mi
Last recorded103,964 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2009
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xj98,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF185 SUU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2009 103,964 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 103,919 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

Battery insecure

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 103,916 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Battery insecure

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 103,528 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 103,079 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 102,424 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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F185 SUU is a 1989 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 F185 SUU, 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 F185 SUU registered?

F185 SUU is a 1989 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F185 SUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F185 SUU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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