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F353 TPE

1989 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

49,226 mi
Last recorded49,226 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xj98,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF353 TPE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 49,226 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 47,704 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 47,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake peddle spongy

Fail 23 Feb 2023 47,627 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake peddle spongy

Pass 24 Feb 2022 47,580 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component nearside and offside rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 47,374 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 47,233 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack nearside and offside (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 47,233 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack nearside and offside (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 47,020 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component nearside and offside off rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 46,989 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 46,750 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 46,428 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 45,922 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 45,941 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 45,565 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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F353 TPE is a 1989 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 F353 TPE, 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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F353 TPE is a 1989 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 June 1989.

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