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A9 ODL

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

155,199 mi
Last recorded155,199 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 ODL
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 155,199 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 155,022 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 154,626 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 154,310 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 153,834 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 13 Oct 2020 153,669 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 153,571 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 153,571 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 153,416 miles

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

Nearside headlight slightly loose

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 153,166 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 153,166 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 152,501 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 151,896 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 151,153 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 150,137 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 149,261 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 148,714 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 148,714 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 148,249 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 147,972 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 147,550 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 146,951 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Nov 2007 146,939 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 146,027 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 144,028 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 144,028 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjs?

Based on 127,020 MOT tests across 12,009 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
12,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,735
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,722
brake binding 4,089
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,050
parking brake recording little or no effort 3,046
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A9 ODL is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1989 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 74,358 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjs fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,735 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A9 ODL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjs typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 37 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A9 ODL is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 9 January 1989.

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