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F277 KGO

1989 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,388 mi
Last recorded87,388 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2008
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xj98,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF277 KGO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2008 87,388 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

rear quarter corroded lower

Pass 21 May 2007 86,967 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 86,967 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 86,480 miles

Handbrake travel near too excess.

Offside radius arm large end bush/mounting has sign of wear, advise replacement.

Rear brake service pads near too legal limit.

Rear nearside radius arm lock wire requires replacing.

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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F277 KGO is a 1989 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F277 KGO, 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 F277 KGO registered?

F277 KGO is a 1989 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 January 1989.

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