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XJI 4976

1989 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 2919cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,915 mi
Last recorded138,915 miles
Recorded on19 May 2006
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xj98,076 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJI 4976
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,919cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2006 138,915 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 138,896 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

nearside rear door does not open from outside

nearside rear tyre on 3mm tread

offside rack boot moist

offside rear tyre on 2mm tread on outer edge

slight leak from offside exhaust centre section

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 4976 is a 1989 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 4976, 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 4976 registered?

XJI 4976 is a 1989 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 12 January 1989.

Is XJI 4976 safe to buy?

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