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G144 WFJ

1990 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,505 mi
Last recorded111,505 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xj108,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG144 WFJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 111,505 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 111,501 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

EML on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 107,316 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Radiator lower support panel corroded

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 103,700 miles

nearside rear brake slight bind

Fail 25 Apr 2014 103,700 miles

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

nearside rear brake slight bind

Pass 27 Apr 2013 99,091 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2013 99,090 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2012 94,521 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 88,817 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 88,255 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 88,255 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 88,228 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 87,752 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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G144 WFJ is a 1990 Jaguar Xj in Red 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 G144 WFJ, 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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G144 WFJ is a 1990 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 March 1990.

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