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F126 MRA

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,764 mi
Last recorded110,764 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF126 MRA
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2025 110,764 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2019 110,669 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2018 110,384 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2017 109,872 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

under body corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2016 108,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

upper and lower body corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2015 107,088 miles

play in nearside lower fulcrum

play in offside & nearside front wheel bearings

play in offside rack arm

upper & lower body corrosion

Pass 18 May 2006 106,717 miles

corrosion on both front inner wings

corrosion on o/s/r wheel arch

front and rear bumper missing

n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

play in front wheel bearings

play in n/s/r lower arm outer bush

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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F126 MRA is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F126 MRA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F126 MRA registered?

F126 MRA is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 21 April 1989.

Is F126 MRA safe to buy?

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