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G556 VKR

1990 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,726 mi
Last recorded169,726 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2009
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xj108,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG556 VKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2009 169,726 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 163,376 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 163,376 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front top wishbone bushes worn and slight movement

both rear flexi hoses at ferrells corroded

brake pad warning wire broken

engine oil leaks

manmanagement light on dash

number plate lights dim

steering rack slight seepage at joints

warning light on for brakes

Pass 7 Jul 2007 159,003 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 152,679 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 152,679 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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G556 VKR is a 1990 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G556 VKR, 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 G556 VKR registered?

G556 VKR is a 1990 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 May 1990.

Is G556 VKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G556 VKR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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