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H855 BND

1990 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

225,281 mi
Last recorded225,281 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 1990 Jaguar Xj108,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH855 BND
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc
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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2018 225,281 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Fuel pipe leaking to rear (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened outer sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 225,077 miles

both rear outer sills /wheel arches corroed /jack up points corroed

Fail 14 Aug 2017 225,073 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear outer sills /wheel arches corroed /jack up points corroed

Pass 5 Sep 2016 224,787 miles

both outer sills corroed

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 224,109 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 224,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 222,354 miles

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

both outer sills corroed

o/s/front dim dip not working

Fail 18 Jun 2014 222,341 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both outer sills corroded and holed

Pass 9 Jul 2013 220,450 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 220,390 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 216,776 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 216,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 209,455 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 201,723 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 201,601 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 197,007 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 195,933 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 195,933 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 194,476 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 187,767 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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H855 BND is a 1990 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H855 BND, 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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H855 BND is a 1990 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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