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G142 UYM

1990 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,196 mi
Last recorded123,196 miles
Recorded on18 May 2013
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xj108,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG142 UYM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2013 123,196 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2012 119,056 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 118,890 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 May 2011 114,699 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 114,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 May 2010 110,626 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 107,009 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 107,009 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 May 2008 105,283 miles

Large rusty holes at front end of each inner sill (both sides), not a prescribed area

Lower than expected readings on nearside rear handbrake and service brake

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Various other points of light corrosion throughout chassis, nothing seen as excessive within a prescribed area

Pass 29 May 2007 103,651 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

excessive corrosion to n/s & o/s front sill backings - not within a prescribed area

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s washer jet slightly poor but adequate water emmitted

play in steering rack rubber mountings - not considered excessive

rear brake application slightly uneven - brakes may require attention

Pass 24 Apr 2006 102,950 miles

Heavy corrosion to both sill end plates (at front), not within a prescribed area

Several small points of corrosion on chassis, nothing excessive within a prescribed area

Pass 19 May 2005 102,770 miles
Fail 17 May 2005 102,770 miles

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

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

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

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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G142 UYM is a 1990 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G142 UYM, 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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G142 UYM is a 1990 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 2 March 1990.

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