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RES 189

2007 Jaguar Xj

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,113 mi
Last recorded131,113 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Jaguar Xj74,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRES 189
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 131,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (x 2), entire system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective All 4 lenses sun damaged/ faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 124,659 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 115,253 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 115,253 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 107,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 101,431 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 97,477 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 80,879 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 77,513 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 68,773 miles

Both front tyres perished

Fail 5 Dec 2016 68,773 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres perished

Pass 4 Dec 2015 60,704 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 54,198 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 44,837 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 36,856 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 36,802 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 28,180 miles

n/s/f brake disc damaged

Pass 21 Dec 2010 17,945 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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RES 189 is a 2007 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2007 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 74,243 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RES 189, 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 19 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RES 189 registered?

RES 189 is a 2007 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 November 2007.

Is RES 189 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RES 189 shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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