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F149 WRE

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Silver Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,878 mi
Last recorded85,878 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF149 WRE
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 85,878 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 85,870 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 85,573 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 85,364 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 85,300 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

offside front tyre outer sidewall perishing

underside very rusty in places

Pass 9 Jul 2012 85,137 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 84,973 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 23 Jun 2011 84,972 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Battery insecure

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 84,910 miles

offside front and nearside front brake flexi pipe ferrule corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2007 84,894 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 84,887 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 84,775 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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F149 WRE is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Silver with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 F149 WRE, 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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F149 WRE is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 8 May 1989.

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