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C5 XJR

1989 Jaguar Xjr

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,956 mi
Last recorded87,956 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjr83,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 XJR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 87,956 miles

Nearside Rear rear lamp cracked

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced sidelight (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear slight bind both rear

Pass 14 Jul 2017 86,727 miles

Nearside Front floor by jacking point is corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2016 82,265 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 76,659 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 76,659 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 66,619 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 62,649 miles

advise brake pedal spongey

Pass 19 Jun 2012 62,624 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 62,520 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front discs slight pitting and wear

slight play offside steering rack

Pass 13 Apr 2010 61,509 miles

slight play in near side front wheel bearing

Pass 23 Sep 2008 58,931 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 58,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 56,723 miles

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

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)

all tyres perished

slight play in front wheel bearings

unable to undo off side rear door

Pass 4 Sep 2006 53,891 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 50,331 miles

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

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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C5 XJR is a 1989 Jaguar Xjr in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C5 XJR, 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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C5 XJR is a 1989 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 9 January 1989.

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