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EIL 1926

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Silver Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

59,819 mi
Last recorded59,819 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEIL 1926
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 59,819 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 58,478 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes waxoiled (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 57,581 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 57,463 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 57,438 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 57,419 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 57,332 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 57,005 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 54,439 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 51,871 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 48,891 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 48,825 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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EIL 1926 is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Silver with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EIL 1926, 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 EIL 1926 registered?

EIL 1926 is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 14 June 1989.

Is EIL 1926 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EIL 1926 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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