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F196 KGJ

1989 Jaguar Xjr

Blue Petrol 5345cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

68,975 mi
Last recorded68,975 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjr83,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF196 KGJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,345cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 68,975 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 68,637 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Mar 2017 68,636 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Mar 2016 68,500 miles

Front tyres scrubbing on inside edge

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

horn poor

Fail 26 Feb 2016 68,500 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Front tyres scrubbing on inside edge

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

horn poor

Pass 16 Mar 2015 66,863 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 66,861 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 65,279 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 64,595 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 64,595 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 64,168 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 64,168 miles

Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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F196 KGJ is a 1989 Jaguar Xjr in Blue with a 5,345cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1989 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 83,772 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 Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F196 KGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F196 KGJ registered?

F196 KGJ is a 1989 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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