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8 WXA

1989 Jaguar Xjr

Red Petrol 6000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

79,631 mi
Last recorded79,631 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjr83,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 WXA
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 79,631 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 79,582 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 62,434 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 78,796 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 78,772 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 78,769 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 78,682 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 78,671 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 78,640 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 78,640 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Sep 2012 78,603 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from diff

oil leak from engine

Pass 24 Aug 2011 78,511 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 78,507 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 78,425 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 78,313 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 78,097 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2005 77,463 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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8 WXA is a 1989 Jaguar Xjr in Red with a 6,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1989 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 83,772 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 8 WXA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 8 WXA registered?

8 WXA is a 1989 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 16 October 1989.

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