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F372 YLV

1989 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xj98,076 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF372 YLV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026

Both outer sills corroded

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively and rear (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2026

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Both outer sills corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 111,853 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 111,834 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking Pipes or pump (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 110,734 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 110,700 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 108,795 miles

Offside Front inner sill corroded and holed

Offside Rear exhaust clamp missing

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 108,795 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner sill corroded and holed

Offside Rear exhaust clamp missing

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 108,723 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 108,719 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 108,695 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 108,667 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 108,656 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 108,575 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 108,476 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 108,244 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 108,142 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 108,114 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 108,060 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 107,854 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 107,691 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 107,558 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 107,554 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 107,352 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 107,230 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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F372 YLV is a 1989 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F372 YLV, 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 F372 YLV registered?

F372 YLV is a 1989 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 9 March 1989.

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