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C9 TLG

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

31,508 mi
Last recorded31,508 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 TLG
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 31,508 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front floor pan, corroded and holed (not prescribed area)

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2017 31,406 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering rack insecure bushes detached (2.2.B.1a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2016 30,882 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 30,882 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 30,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 30,086 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 23 Jun 2014 30,086 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 31 Jan 2012 28,754 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 28,728 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 28,686 miles

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

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

THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN STOOD IDLE FOR THE PAST 4 YEARS. IT HAS SURFACE RUST ON ALL BRAKE DISC,S AND BRAKE PIPES.

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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C9 TLG is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C9 TLG, 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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C9 TLG is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 23 May 1989.

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