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YAM 444S

1989 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2919cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,715 mi
Last recorded83,715 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xj98,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAM 444S
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,919cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 83,715 miles

near side rear exhaust clamp starting to corrode

Fail 23 Aug 2016 83,715 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

near side rear exhaust clamp starting to corrode

Pass 9 Jul 2015 79,639 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 79,290 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 79,273 miles

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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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YAM 444S is a 1989 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YAM 444S, 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 YAM 444S registered?

YAM 444S is a 1989 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 21 March 1989.

Is YAM 444S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YAM 444S shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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