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F11 FOW

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

34,431 mi
Last recorded34,431 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF11 FOW
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 34,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 34,409 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/ gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 34,409 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/ gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2024 34,402 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 34,380 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 34,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 34,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 34,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 34,032 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor around transmission tunnel. (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 34,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 34,028 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 36,879 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 36,860 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 36,385 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 36,368 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 36,368 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2010 36,200 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 36,061 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 36,021 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 35,839 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 35,073 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

handbrake readings passed efficency but not as good as should be for the vehicle

various all round corrosion but not excessive.

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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F11 FOW is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 F11 FOW, 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 F11 FOW registered?

F11 FOW is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 27 April 1989.

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