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G508 NUP

1990 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

175,111 mi
Last recorded175,111 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2009
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xj108,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG508 NUP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2009 175,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

*o/side front bulk head corroded*

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2008 171,594 miles

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

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

road springs showing signs of weakness

Pass 22 Aug 2008 171,594 miles

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

road springs showing signs of weakness

Pass 6 Sep 2007 167,953 miles

DAMAGE TO SCREEN OFFSIDE .NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 163,193 miles

*both front inner wing panels corroded*

*both front parts of sill panels holed and corroded*

*showing signs of corrosion to vairious under body panels*

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 158,194 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 158,146 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT INNER SILLS CORRODED

FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES STARTING TO UNBONED

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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G508 NUP 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 G508 NUP, 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 G508 NUP registered?

G508 NUP is a 1990 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 9 April 1990.

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