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F189 GCH

1988 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,101 mi
Last recorded126,101 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Jaguar Xjs73,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF189 GCH
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 126,101 miles

all underbody rust protected

Pass 22 Jul 2025 125,173 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 125,058 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 124,906 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 124,904 miles

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))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 124,370 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 124,289 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle rust protected

Pass 24 Jul 2020 124,279 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 124,055 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 123,411 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 122,861 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 122,861 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 122,551 miles

Nearside Front sill slightly corroded

both rear radius arm bushes deteriorated but not causing excessive movement

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2015 122,076 miles

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)

Pass 22 May 2014 121,462 miles

REAR BRAKES BINDING

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

Pass 2 May 2013 121,156 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 120,104 miles

Corrosion in nearside front floor

Pass 28 Apr 2011 119,206 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 118,946 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 117,533 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 115,982 miles

Chassis and brake pipes covered in underseal.

Corrosion on rear discs. Efficiency okay at test.

Rear subframe corroded.

Slight play/wear in front bearings.

Pass 1 Sep 2006 114,250 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2005 110,287 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 28 Jun 2005 110,287 miles

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.

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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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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What year was F189 GCH registered?

F189 GCH is a 1988 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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