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B8 NHB

1989 Jaguar Xjs

White Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

68,101 mi
Last recorded68,101 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 NHB
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 68,101 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 68,047 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 67,196 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 67,832 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 66,808 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 65,807 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 64,543 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 63,980 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 63,623 miles

Front tyres wearing slightly on edges

o/s/r tyre wearing slightly on edges

Pass 19 May 2016 63,253 miles

All tyres cracking and worn

Pass 16 Jun 2015 63,180 miles

all 4 tyres 2 to 3 mm

Fail 5 Jun 2014 62,559 miles

All tyres 2-3mm

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 62,559 miles

All tyres 2-3mm

Pass 31 May 2013 62,193 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 60,249 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 58,381 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 56,502 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 54,979 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 54,036 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 52,822 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 50,423 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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B8 NHB is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in White with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 B8 NHB, 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

How do I check the history of B8 NHB?

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What year was B8 NHB registered?

B8 NHB is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 7 February 1989.

Is B8 NHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 NHB shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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