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F298 UDX

1989 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 2919cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,508 mi
Last recorded151,508 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xj98,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF298 UDX
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,919cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 151,508 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 151,506 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 147,914 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 147,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 142,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 142,533 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 139,306 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 139,303 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 132,241 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 128,493 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 125,858 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 122,500 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 122,500 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 25 May 2006 116,346 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 May 2005 109,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 UDX is a 1989 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UDX, 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 F298 UDX registered?

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

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