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F196 PNC

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

133,520 mi
Last recorded133,520 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF196 PNC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 133,520 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 132,093 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 132,088 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2015 129,459 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 129,448 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported offside rear mounting missing above rear axle (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear outer sill and inner lower wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded body panel area (5.2.6)

Steering rack insecure bushes perished (2.2.B.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear chassis and sill area (2.4.A.3)

Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Oil leaks

both rear tyres perished

front suspension bump stops insecure/deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2014 126,319 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 126,319 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 123,995 miles

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 123,993 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 115,548 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 113,414 miles

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

offside rear wheel bearing slight play

oil leaks from engine gearbox and rear diff

surface corrsion in places

Fail 29 Jun 2009 113,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

offside rear wheel bearing slight play

oil leaks from engine gearbox and rear diff

surface corrsion in places

Pass 25 Jun 2008 112,163 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 112,163 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 110,125 miles

advises as before

Fail 21 Jun 2007 110,078 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 108,908 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 108,908 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Slight fluid leak from power steering rack area

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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F196 PNC is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 F196 PNC, 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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F196 PNC is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 23 May 1989.

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