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F161 KGT

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,878 mi
Last recorded86,878 miles
Recorded on17 May 2010
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF161 KGT
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2010 86,878 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

n/s front floor corroded

n/s front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2008 86,878 miles

Battery insecure

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

n/s/f & o/s/f floor slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall

o/s/r tyre perished

rear no. plate slightly delaminated

slight play at steering rack mountings

Pass 14 Sep 2007 86,878 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

o/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

o/s/f,n/s/f & o/s/r tyres perished

Fail 28 Aug 2007 86,878 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres perished in sidewalls

corrosion in n/s/f footwell

n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

o/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 11 Jul 2006 86,878 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

bonnet struts defective

corrosion around n/s/f jacking point

n/s/r tyre has cut in sidewall

nail in tyre

speedometer not illuminated

Pass 21 Jun 2005 86,878 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2005 86,878 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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F161 KGT is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F161 KGT, 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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What year was F161 KGT registered?

F161 KGT is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 10 February 1989.

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