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G125 VFT

1990 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,820 mi
Last recorded36,820 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2022
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xj108,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG125 VFT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2022 36,820 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 36,818 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 36,734 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 36,734 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 36,698 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 36,345 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 36,192 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 36,192 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nsf osf shocker top bump stops perished

slight oil leak rear diff

Pass 12 Jul 2006 35,720 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak from rear diff

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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G125 VFT is a 1990 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 108,780 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 G125 VFT, 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 36 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G125 VFT registered?

G125 VFT is a 1990 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 February 1990.

Is G125 VFT safe to buy?

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