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F138 DUX

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,992 mi
Last recorded132,992 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF138 DUX
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 132,992 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on n/s/f floor but not in prescribed area

Pass 5 Jun 2020 132,465 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2019 131,828 miles

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 130,263 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 130,263 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 129,293 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2014 126,107 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 121,074 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 118,507 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 118,507 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 111,776 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 111,573 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 111,494 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 111,490 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 111,218 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 111,162 miles

N/S mirror glass insecure

N/S/F slight bearing play

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2006 111,113 miles

Handbrake warning lamp staying on

Offside rear handbrake Slightly low reading on roller brake test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside metal brake pipe rubbing against the floor pan

Pass 16 Nov 2005 110,999 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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F138 DUX is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F138 DUX, 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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F138 DUX is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 25 May 1989.

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