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ACK 1V

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

83,752 mi
Last recorded83,752 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACK 1V
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 83,752 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 83,675 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 83,618 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 83,533 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 83,510 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 83,301 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 82,790 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 82,751 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 823,667 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 81,953 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 81,519 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side caliper brake pad damp

Fail 21 May 2009 81,519 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side caliper brake pad damp

near side rear exhaust rubbing on body

Fail 1 Feb 2008 81,427 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 81,427 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 81,038 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 81,038 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 80,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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ACK 1V is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ACK 1V, 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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What year was ACK 1V registered?

ACK 1V is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 27 February 1989.

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