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G153 VKN

1990 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,750 mi
Last recorded117,750 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2006
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xj108,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG153 VKN
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2006 117,750 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 117,750 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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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G153 VKN is a 1990 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G153 VKN, 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 G153 VKN registered?

G153 VKN is a 1990 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G153 VKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G153 VKN shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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