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A18 XJR

1989 Jaguar Xjr

Green Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

109,396 mi
Last recorded109,396 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjr83,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 XJR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 109,396 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 108,603 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 107,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 106,986 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 106,307 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 105,912 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front shock absorber top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front top shock absorber bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear low parking brake readings on o/s rear

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective

Fail 7 Aug 2018 105,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front shock absorber top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front top shock absorber bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear low parking brake readings on o/s rear

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 105,624 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 104,385 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 104,385 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported middle box bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

battery insecure

engine oil leaking

Pass 20 Aug 2015 102,356 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 102,333 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 102,078 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 98,812 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 96,028 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

oil leak.

Fail 6 Jul 2011 96,028 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

oil leak.

Pass 9 Jun 2010 93,142 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 93,142 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 92,903 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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A18 XJR is a 1989 Jaguar Xjr in Green with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 A18 XJR, 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 A18 XJR registered?

A18 XJR is a 1989 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 20 April 1989.

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