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F238 PPF

1989 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,964 mi
Last recorded116,964 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2009
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xj98,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF238 PPF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2009 116,964 miles

Battery insecure

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

corrosion to underside and brakepipes

play in both rear arms

steering rack leaking

Fail 2 Jan 2009 116,981 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Battery insecure

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

corrosion to underside and brakepipes

play in both rear arms

steering rack leaking

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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F238 PPF is a 1989 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F238 PPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F238 PPF registered?

F238 PPF is a 1989 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 February 1989.

Is F238 PPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F238 PPF shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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