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G442 BJO

1990 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

101,702 mi
Last recorded101,702 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xj108,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG442 BJO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 101,702 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front box (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nearside rear back box (7.1.2)

nearside front floor corroded (not within prescribed area)

slight corrosion on rear of vehicle (surface)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 101,702 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front box (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nearside rear back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

nearside front floor corroded (not within prescribed area)

slight corrosion on rear of vehicle (surface)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 101,699 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 101,699 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 101,699 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre wearing on outer tread

Pass 6 Mar 2012 101,684 miles

rear sills surface corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2010 101,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Oct 2010 101,592 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2009 101,367 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 101,355 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2008 99,957 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 99,864 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 93,456 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 93,431 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2006 90,206 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 87,247 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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G442 BJO is a 1990 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 G442 BJO, 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 G442 BJO registered?

G442 BJO is a 1990 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 19 March 1990.

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