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AMO 241A

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

111,233 mi
Last recorded111,233 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMO 241A
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 111,233 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2011 110,942 miles

borderline damage/wear in rear brake discs (RECOMMEND NEW DISCS)

borderline wear/movement in steering rack mounting bushes (recommend new bushes)

corrosion in both rear floors

front brake discs out of true

nearside front floor to under sill corroded & holed

nearside rear hand brake lever near caliper very close to brake pipe

nearside rear tyre worn close to wear bars & deep cracks/splits in tread area

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills

power steering/system noisy

rear brake hose would benefit from repositioning

Fail 4 May 2011 110,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

borderline damage/wear in both rear brake discs (RECOMMEND NEW DISCS)

borderline movement/wear at steering rack mounting bushes (recommend new bushes)

corrosion in both rear floors

front brake discs out of true

nearside front floor to under sill corroded & holed

nearside rear hand brake lever near caliper very close to brake pipe

nearside rear tyre worn close to wear bars

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills

Pass 17 Mar 2010 110,889 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 110,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

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

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

advise oil leak from rear of engine

Pass 30 Jan 2009 110,221 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 110,221 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

slight exaust leak/some play in n/s/f lower swivel/ genrally oily from engine and gearbox

Pass 16 Feb 2008 109,642 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 109,642 miles

Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 109,106 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 109,106 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2006 108,055 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 108,053 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AMO 241A is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AMO 241A, 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 AMO 241A registered?

AMO 241A is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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