MOT Status
ValidMileage
126,101 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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all underbody rust protected
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
underside of vehicle rust protected
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
underside of vehicle rust protected
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front sill slightly corroded
both rear radius arm bushes deteriorated but not causing excessive movement
rear brake discs slightly corroded
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
REAR BRAKES BINDING
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Corrosion in nearside front floor
CORROSION AROUND NEARSIDE FRONT JACKING POINT
OFFSIDE FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE OILY
REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED
REAR BRAKES DRAGGING SLIGHTLY
SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING
STEERING RACK MOUNTING BRACKETS FLEXING
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
one reverse light inop
Chassis and brake pipes covered in underseal.
Corrosion on rear discs. Efficiency okay at test.
Rear subframe corroded.
Slight play/wear in front bearings.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nsf floor slightly corroded round jacking point
osf innner wing slightly corroded
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjs?
Based on 127,020 MOT tests across 12,009 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F189 GCH is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
Across all 1988 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 73,675 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 F189 GCH, 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 38 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of F189 GCH?
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What year was F189 GCH registered?
F189 GCH is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1988.
Is F189 GCH safe to buy?
The MOT history for F189 GCH shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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