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B4 XXJ

1989 Jaguar Xjr

Blue Petrol 5345cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

74,946 mi
Last recorded74,946 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjr83,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 XXJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,345cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 74,946 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 74,721 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 74,720 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 74,505 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 74,381 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 74,281 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 74,141 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 73,911 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 73,321 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 72,580 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 71,843 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 70,935 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 69,627 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 69,627 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 68,796 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 68,796 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 67,698 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 67,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 66,966 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 66,047 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 65,229 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 64,305 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 63,345 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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B4 XXJ is a 1989 Jaguar Xjr in Blue with a 5,345cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 B4 XXJ, 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 B4 XXJ registered?

B4 XXJ is a 1989 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 21 September 1989.

Is B4 XXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 XXJ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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