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F147 GKW

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

111,910 mi
Last recorded111,910 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF147 GKW
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 111,910 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 111,904 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 111,700 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

all welding repairs heavily under sealed

Fail 1 Aug 2018 111,681 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 110,033 miles

nearside front floor corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2017 110,033 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside front floor corroded

Pass 5 May 2016 109,774 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 May 2015 109,428 miles

both rear tyers cracking on sidewalls

Fail 7 May 2015 109,428 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both rear tyers cracking on sidewalls

Pass 12 May 2014 109,131 miles

handbrake req service

Pass 2 May 2013 108,332 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 108,332 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 107,725 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 107,725 miles

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

hand brake req service

Pass 18 May 2011 107,022 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 106,969 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 106,386 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 May 2009 105,976 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 105,974 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2007 105,560 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 105,560 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 105,012 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 105,012 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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F147 GKW is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 F147 GKW, 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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F147 GKW is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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