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B4 TXC

1989 Jaguar Xjs

White Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

117,187 mi
Last recorded117,187 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 TXC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 117,187 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 116,906 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 116,421 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2021 116,421 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 115,866 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 115,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2018 115,520 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 115,519 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 115,279 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 113,852 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 113,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 113,339 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 113,332 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 112,730 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 110,998 miles

underbody and brake pipes covered in underseal

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

o/s/f tyre wearing low on tread

slight movement in rear suspension joints

Pass 1 May 2012 108,219 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2012 108,219 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 107,343 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2011 107,256 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 107,127 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 107,127 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 105,664 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 103,980 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 103,980 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 102,006 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 99,662 miles

front number plate damaged

rear brake pads look old and dry

rear tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 7 Apr 2006 99,662 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

front number plate damaged

rear brake pads look old and dry

rear tyres worn on inside edges

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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B4 TXC is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in White with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 B4 TXC, 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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B4 TXC is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 2 August 1989.

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