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G460 XJA

1990 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

158,727 mi
Last recorded158,727 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2009
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xj108,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG460 XJA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2009 158,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 158,727 miles

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 153,556 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Jul 2008 153,524 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 147,324 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2007 147,316 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 145,575 miles

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

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

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

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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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G460 XJA is a 1990 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G460 XJA, 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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G460 XJA is a 1990 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 May 1990.

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