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B5 MEP

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

43,926 mi
Last recorded43,926 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 MEP
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 43,926 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 43,760 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 43,742 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 43,626 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 43,608 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 43,540 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 43,513 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 43,495 miles

slight movment in nearside steering arm.

Pass 22 Aug 2013 43,425 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 43,362 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 43,102 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 42,829 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 42,822 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 May 2008 41,608 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 40,487 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 40,198 miles

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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B5 MEP is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 B5 MEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B5 MEP registered?

B5 MEP is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 8 May 1989.

Is B5 MEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 MEP shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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