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E800 XJC

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Grey Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,661 mi
Last recorded72,661 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE800 XJC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 72,661 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm forwards most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Dec 2022 72,643 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm rearwards most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm forwards most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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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E800 XJC is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Grey with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E800 XJC, 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 E800 XJC registered?

E800 XJC is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is E800 XJC safe to buy?

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