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F25 PST

1989 Jaguar Xj

White Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

124,044 mi
Last recorded124,044 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xj98,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF25 PST
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 124,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

steering rack rubber mounts slightly deteriorated.

Pass 2 Nov 2012 119,682 miles

7 pin trailer socket fog lamp output not present.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 110,531 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

n/s & o/s steering rack rubber bushes slightly deteriorated.

Pass 28 Oct 2010 104,831 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 104,831 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 104,445 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 104,445 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 103,147 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 103,147 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 102,460 miles

corrosion forming on all springs

Fail 8 Jan 2007 102,455 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion at all spring mounts,limited vision on exact condition

near side and off side front floors corroded away from all prescribed areas

propshaft rear donut splitting

Pass 16 Feb 2006 101,601 miles

Correct ABS Warning sequence confirmed by Manufacturer

Fail 15 Feb 2006 101,601 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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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F25 PST is a 1989 Jaguar Xj in White with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 F25 PST, 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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F25 PST is a 1989 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 15 March 1989.

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