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F138 EVF

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Grey Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,897 mi
Last recorded102,897 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF138 EVF
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 102,897 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 102,874 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 102,675 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 102,534 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 102,506 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 102,494 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 102,183 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 101,188 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 100,937 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2005 100,937 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 EVF is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Grey with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EVF, 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 F138 EVF registered?

F138 EVF is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 13 January 1989.

Is F138 EVF safe to buy?

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