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F193 DUA

1989 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

159,188 mi
Last recorded159,188 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xj98,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF193 DUA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 159,188 miles

Front coil springs are corroded

Rear brake pads are low

Rear coil springs are corroded

Rear tyres are wearing close to the legal limit

Pass 13 Nov 2014 158,451 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 157,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 150,110 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 150,074 miles

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

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 150,074 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 135,665 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 76,947 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2009 75,202 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 70,933 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

crack in windscreen very close to swept area and zone a

some movement in n/s and o/ s steering rack ends

some movement in steering rack bushes

Fail 28 Mar 2008 70,929 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

crack in windscreen very close to swept area and zone a

some movement in n/s and o/ s steering rack ends

some movement in steering rack bushes

Pass 30 May 2007 70,142 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 66,775 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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F193 DUA is a 1989 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 F193 DUA, 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 F193 DUA registered?

F193 DUA is a 1989 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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