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G52 BVC

1990 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 2919cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,340 mi
Last recorded85,340 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xj108,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG52 BVC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,919cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2011 85,340 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion on rear axle and attachments

n/s and o/s rear tyres getting low on tread

n/s rear wheel arch corroding

slight corrosion on o/s sill

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on inner edges and perishing on walls

Fail 16 Feb 2011 85,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion on rear axle and attachments

n/s and o/s rear tyres getting low on tread

n/s rear wheel arch corroding

slight corrosion on o/s sill

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on inner edges and perishing on walls

Pass 17 Oct 2008 82,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

hc readings of 1191 ppm, max allowable reading 1200. engine also has a misfire

Pass 11 Jan 2007 74,842 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 74,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

nearside front disc pad sensor wire adrift

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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G52 BVC is a 1990 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G52 BVC, 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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G52 BVC is a 1990 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 11 May 1990.

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