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F161 RKX

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

60,000 mi
Last recorded60,000 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF161 RKX
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 60,000 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

offside rear parking brake low performance

Fail 6 Sep 2018 60,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer front mount (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer rear mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

offside rear parking brake low performance

Pass 5 Sep 2016 60,000 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 60,000 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 60,000 miles

coolant leak

osf front suspension cradle bush perished

Pass 4 Dec 2009 60,001 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 60,000 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2006 56,047 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 56,047 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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F161 RKX is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RKX, 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 RKX registered?

F161 RKX is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 14 March 1989.

Is F161 RKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F161 RKX shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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