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EIB 2448

1989 Jaguar Xjr

Red Petrol 6300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,333 mi
Last recorded50,333 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjr83,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEIB 2448
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 50,333 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake caliper retaining bolts lock wire missing

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Advise NEAR FAIL (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage From steering unions (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Advise both rear tyres born date 2004 over 20 years old

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Service brake and hand brake performance only just met NEAR FAIL (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 50,063 miles

Advise tyres over 20 years old

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Caliper mounting bolts retaining wire missing

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Union into rack weeping (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 49,688 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 49,362 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 49,008 miles

plastic side skirts fitted to outer sills

slight corrosion front & rear (nearside & offside outer sill/floor areas )

Pass 1 Jun 2020 48,240 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

n/s rear seat back insecure

Fail 29 May 2020 48,240 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

n/s rear seat back insecure

Pass 18 Dec 2017 48,192 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 48,046 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 47,762 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 46,371 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 46,314 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 46,151 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 46,150 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 46,009 miles

brake warning light on?

Pass 19 May 2008 45,529 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 45,212 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 44,655 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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EIB 2448 is a 1989 Jaguar Xjr in Red with a 6,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1989 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 83,772 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EIB 2448, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EIB 2448 registered?

EIB 2448 is a 1989 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 12 May 1989.

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