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F342 OPK

1989 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

69,171 mi
Last recorded69,171 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xj98,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF342 OPK
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 May 2025 69,171 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 65,625 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 64,695 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 63,782 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 61,976 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 60,338 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F tyre worn on edge

ac belt missing

boot not opening

rear break discs corroding

slight play in bearing N/S/F and O/S/F

Fail 27 Jun 2019 60,338 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

N/S/F and O/S/F tyre worn on edge

ac belt missing

boot not opening

rear break discs corroding

slight play in bearing N/S/F and O/S/F

Pass 3 May 2018 58,200 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 58,200 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2017 58,199 miles

n/s washer jet partially blocked

Pass 4 Jan 2017 57,549 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 57,486 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nsf tyre perishing

Pass 21 Dec 2015 56,505 miles

both rear tyres are low on inner edges

Pass 12 Sep 2014 55,071 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 52,563 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 52,452 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 52,315 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 51,924 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 51,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 17 May 2007 51,691 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 51,196 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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F342 OPK is a 1989 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 F342 OPK, 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 F342 OPK registered?

F342 OPK is a 1989 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 27 April 1989.

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