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DEC 23

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,080 mi
Last recorded50,080 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEC 23
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 50,080 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 50,052 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on components

corrosion on offside inner wing

movement in rear axle

Pass 10 Dec 2015 49,740 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 49,663 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on components

offside front floor corroded

play in rear differential...play in offside drive flange

Fail 23 Jul 2014 49,663 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

corrosion on components

offside front floor corroded

offside front tyre getting old

play in rear differential...play in offside drive flange

Pass 27 Jun 2013 49,298 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 47,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on underbody...corrosion on underbody components

nearside washer blocked

offside front suspension housing starting to corrode

offside,and nearside front floor corroded...not in prescribed area

slight knock from exhaust

Pass 27 Jun 2011 46,924 miles

advise movement in offside rear inner drive shaft,..not excessive

corrosion on underbodt,..and underbody components

nearside washer blocked

slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 15 Jul 2009 46,450 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 44,457 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 44,450 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

sloight play in offside rear hub

Pass 10 Jul 2007 43,791 miles

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 20 Apr 2007 43,766 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 42,351 miles

o/s/r trailing arm front bush starting to split

Pass 28 Apr 2005 41,593 miles

both rear tyres perished and in poor condition

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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DEC 23 is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DEC 23, 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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What year was DEC 23 registered?

DEC 23 is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 10 February 1989.

Is DEC 23 safe to buy?

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