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F261 GNT

1989 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2012
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

247,462 mi
Last recorded247,462 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2011
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xj98,076 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF261 GNT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2011 247,462 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2011 247,462 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Mar 2007 247,449 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

1.o/s/r sill step corroding †2.Small chips in windscreen †3.Front bottom arms slightly damaged †4.Floor, chassis, outer sills, rear jacking points & n/s/f inner wheel arch corroding

12.Brake discs wearing & corroding, pads not checked †13.Lift movement in gearbox mounting †14.Boot floor corroding(not checked properly due to boot trim)

5.n/s/r brake pad warning wire broken †6.Oil leak on engine/transmission †7.Brake & fuel pipes corroding †8.Front bumper slight damage †9.Slight play in steering rack †10.Nail in n/s/.r tyre †11.Coil springs corroding

Pass 13 Mar 2006 241,820 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 241,819 miles

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

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

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

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

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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F261 GNT is a 1989 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 F261 GNT, 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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F261 GNT is a 1989 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 9 February 1989.

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