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F258 FPW

1989 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 2919cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,553 mi
Last recorded79,553 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2007
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xj98,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF258 FPW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,919cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2007 79,553 miles

brake pipes surface rusted

exhaust weak

front discs and pads low

rear tyres close to limit

various oil leaks on engine etc

Fail 28 Jun 2007 79,553 miles

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 77,929 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on inside edge † †o/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge † †n/s rear tyre at legal limits worn on inside edge †n/s rear brake disc becoming corroded

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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F258 FPW is a 1989 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 F258 FPW, 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 F258 FPW registered?

F258 FPW is a 1989 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 April 1989.

Is F258 FPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F258 FPW shows 3 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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