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F298 LMW

1989 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,750 mi
Last recorded119,750 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xj98,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF298 LMW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2010 119,750 miles

Slight cracking in offside and nearside front tyre treads

Fail 17 May 2010 119,729 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

slight cracking to front tyre treads

Pass 13 May 2009 119,649 miles

unable to open nearside rear door from outside

Fail 1 Apr 2009 119,611 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

unable to open nearside rear door from outside

Pass 4 Mar 2008 119,587 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrossion in offside and nearside front foot wells

p.a.s. unit on offside bay panel, mounting worn

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 13 Feb 2008 119,577 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

p.a.s. unit on offside bay panel, mountings worn

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 27 Jun 2006 119,351 miles

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

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

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

o/s inner wing corroded but repaired from engine bay

rear coil springs weak

rear sub frame mounts weak

Fail 17 Jun 2006 119,391 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

o/s inner wing corroded but repaired from engine bay

rear coil springs weak

rear sub frame mounts weak

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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F298 LMW is a 1989 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F298 LMW, 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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F298 LMW is a 1989 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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