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D189 ENP

1986 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

103,363 mi
Last recorded103,363 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Jaguar Xjs80,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD189 ENP
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 103,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Evidence of fouling during operation

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 103,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Nearside jet not working (3.5 (a))

Steering rack has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Front Evidence of fouling during operation

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 103,203 miles

Nearside Front Sill corroded but outside of prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 102,748 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 102,567 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 102,369 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 101,697 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 101,070 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 100,352 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 100,216 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 98,822 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 98,196 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 98,059 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 94,541 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 94,060 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 94,039 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 94,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 12 Jun 2009 94,024 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 93,335 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 93,335 miles

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 92,758 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 92,755 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

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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D189 ENP is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1986 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 80,045 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 D189 ENP, 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 40 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D189 ENP is a 1986 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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