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DDZ 779

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

143,084 mi
Last recorded143,084 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDZ 779
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 143,084 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge more so passenger front.

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 142,983 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 142,770 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 142,630 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 142,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 142,141 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 141,076 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 140,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 138,488 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 137,219 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 133,149 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 133,147 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 132,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 129,405 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2015 129,405 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2014 126,255 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2014 126,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2013 122,355 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 119,450 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 119,450 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 115,788 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 114,505 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 114,505 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Fail 7 May 2008 108,079 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 May 2008 108,079 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 108,079 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 7 May 2008 108,079 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 May 2007 105,176 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 98,653 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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DDZ 779 is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 DDZ 779, 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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DDZ 779 is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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