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G143 SGK

1990 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

117,762 mi
Last recorded117,762 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xj108,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG143 SGK
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 117,762 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 117,606 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 117,507 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 117,416 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 117,280 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 117,155 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 117,067 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front upper (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s sill ends (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

steering rack mount bushes worn

Pass 29 Mar 2016 116,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside (3.6.B.4e)

jaguar on bonnet

steering rack bushes has slight movement

Fail 29 Mar 2016 116,895 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside (3.6.B.4e)

jaguar on bonnet

steering rack bushes has slight movement

Pass 7 Feb 2015 116,512 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Jan 2014 116,211 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

head linning insecure hanging down

jaguar cat on bonnet

worn inner edge tyres front

Fail 16 Dec 2013 116,211 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

head linning insecure hanging down

jaguar cat on bonnet

worn inner edge tyres front

Pass 9 Jun 2010 116,108 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 115,505 miles

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

corrosion to sills

Pass 8 Apr 2008 114,462 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 112,672 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 111,279 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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G143 SGK is a 1990 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 G143 SGK, 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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G143 SGK is a 1990 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 12 July 1990.

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