CarVerify

Free Car Check

F202 RYL

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

46,998 mi
Last recorded46,998 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationF202 RYL
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 46,998 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 46,517 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 45,791 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 45,791 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2022 45,241 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 44,968 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 44,963 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 44,354 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 44,029 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 43,915 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 43,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2016 43,788 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 43,674 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 43,674 miles

Nearside Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 43,572 miles

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 43,569 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 43,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 43,195 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 43,195 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 42,684 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

os head lamp patttern weak

Fail 15 Mar 2011 42,683 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

os head lamp patttern weak

Pass 17 Mar 2010 42,140 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

very little handbrake reserve travel

Fail 9 Mar 2010 42,138 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

very little handbrake reserve travel

Pass 6 Mar 2009 40,956 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 40,331 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 40,018 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 38,803 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 38,784 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Apr 2006 38,784 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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
Full Jaguar Xjs reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

F202 RYL is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 F202 RYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F202 RYL?

You can check the full history of F202 RYL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F202 RYL registered?

F202 RYL is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 4 April 1989.

Is F202 RYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F202 RYL shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F202 RYL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on F202 RYL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.