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DUN 84C

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Grey Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

23,804 mi
Last recorded23,804 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUN 84C
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 23,804 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 23,804 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 23,310 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 23,016 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 22,797 miles

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

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

hand brake travel long

Pass 15 Feb 2018 22,574 miles

play in o/s/f top shock mount bush

Fail 5 Feb 2018 22,565 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

play in o/s/f top shock mount bush

Pass 3 May 2012 21,959 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 21,959 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 May 2011 21,868 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2010 21,410 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 20,859 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 20,855 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

oil leak

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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DUN 84C is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Grey with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DUN 84C, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DUN 84C registered?

DUN 84C is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 March 1989.

Is DUN 84C safe to buy?

The MOT history for DUN 84C shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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