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E18 XJS

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,888 mi
Last recorded42,888 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE18 XJS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 42,888 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 42,866 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 42,807 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 42,779 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 42,761 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 42,643 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 41,751 miles

Nearside Upper Fuel pipe excessively chafed (7.2.2)

Offside Upper Fuel pipe excessively chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 41,751 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 41,299 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 41,293 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 14 May 2012 40,964 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

advised dampness around rack

advised oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2011 40,862 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 40,850 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 40,773 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 39,931 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 38,575 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 38,575 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2006 36,526 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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E18 XJS is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E18 XJS, 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 E18 XJS registered?

E18 XJS is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 3 March 1989.

Is E18 XJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E18 XJS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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