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F13 XJS

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

94,805 mi
Last recorded94,805 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF13 XJS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 94,805 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 92,863 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 91,197 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 89,407 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 87,924 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 86,542 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 84,752 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 84,723 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 81,621 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 81,813 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 79,004 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 76,675 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 76,672 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 75,322 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 74,062 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 71,685 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 13 Mar 2013 68,006 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 64,733 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 61,228 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 57,216 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 53,065 miles

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

locking wire missing from both rear trailing arm bolts

n/s/f lower ball joint rubber split

uneven front tyre wear

Pass 2 Apr 2008 51,197 miles

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

o/s/f tyre has slight uneven wear

Pass 20 Mar 2007 48,992 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 48,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 47,166 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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F13 XJS is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 F13 XJS, 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

How do I check the history of F13 XJS?

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What year was F13 XJS registered?

F13 XJS is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 10 March 1989.

Is F13 XJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F13 XJS shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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