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F268 AAB

1989 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,720 mi
Last recorded93,720 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xj98,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF268 AAB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 93,720 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 93,385 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 93,328 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 92,314 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 92,304 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 91,573 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 90,472 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 2 Sep 2010 89,306 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 89,306 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 87,989 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 86,332 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 85,013 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 83,857 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 83,857 miles

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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F268 AAB is a 1989 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F268 AAB, 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 F268 AAB registered?

F268 AAB is a 1989 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F268 AAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F268 AAB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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