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F314 LNL

1989 Jaguar Xj

Brown Petrol 2919cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

149,130 mi
Last recorded149,130 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2008
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xj98,076 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF314 LNL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1989
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,919cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2008 149,130 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre gearbox mounting worn

corrosion on underbody components

rear floor corroding

slight play in offside rear suspension bush

Fail 24 Jul 2008 149,130 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre gearbox mounting worn

corrosion on underbody components

rear floor corroding

slight play in offside rear suspension bush

Fail 9 Nov 2007 148,952 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all four coil springs corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2006 145,244 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 May 2006 145,231 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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F314 LNL is a 1989 Jaguar Xj in Brown with a 2,919cc 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 F314 LNL, 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 F314 LNL registered?

F314 LNL is a 1989 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 21 February 1989.

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