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XJI 1535

1989 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,196 mi
Last recorded125,196 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2008
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xj98,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJI 1535
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2008 125,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to closing plates of each sill not in prescibed area

fuel pipes heavily corroded

holes in sills not in prescribed areas unable to fail test

under body of vehicle covered in fresh underseal

various poimts of corrosion not in prescribed area

Fail 16 Jun 2008 125,196 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Auxiliary driving lights both defective but not obligatory

Corrosion to closing plates on front end of each sill, not a prescribed area

Corrosion to nearside rear chrome bumper needs attention ato prevent becoming a sharp edge in future

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Extensive corrosion to sills/floor on both sides of vehicle, inc to previous welding repairs, not prescribed area

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Various points of corrosion to front valance, not prescribed area

Pass 31 May 2007 122,802 miles

almost no reserve travel to handbrake lever

parking brake performance adequate

Fail 29 May 2007 122,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 119,745 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 119,745 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Several points of corrosion to remainder of chassis, nothing excessive within a prescribed area

bonnet struts defective

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2005 117,718 miles
Fail 31 May 2005 117,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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XJI 1535 is a 1989 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 98,076 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 XJI 1535, 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 37 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XJI 1535 registered?

XJI 1535 is a 1989 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 6 September 1989.

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