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F204 UHP

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 3590cc
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Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

178,836 mi
Last recorded178,836 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF204 UHP
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 178,836 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Rear Brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm back bush

Vehicle corroded on outer sills

Pass 12 Apr 2022 178,611 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Cap seal slight perished

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 178,596 miles

Drive belt excessively worn Aux belt (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Cap seal slight perished

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 178,383 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front floor slightly damaged and corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2021 178,381 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front floor slightly damaged and corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 178,065 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 177,800 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside parkbrake slight low effort

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

both rear tyres cracking and 3mm

front brake imbalance near max

park brake little reserve travel

Pass 14 May 2018 177,368 miles

Central Gearbox mounting defective ()

Floorpan Corroded

Front Lower Bumper & Radiator Support Corroded/ Deteriorated/ Insecure

Front Tyres Different Profile To Rear Tyres

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Light Switch Insecure To Dashboard

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Damaged

Nearside Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 177,358 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake performance not tested Due To Various Component issues-Risk Of Vehicle Or Equipment Damage (3.7.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc contaminated by oil Both (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured Rear Spring (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Fractured (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Central Gearbox mounting defective ()

Different Size Tyres Front To Rear

Floorpan Corroded

Front Bumper & Radiator Support Corroded/ Insecure

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Light Switch insecure

Nearside Fog Lamp damaged

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Oct 2016 177,333 miles

Front Crossmember Corroded/ Deteriorated

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

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing Arm Mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lower Effort (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil Leaks

Rear coil spring corroded All Four (2.4.C.1b)

Slight Brake Bind Both Rear Wheels

Slight Play Detected In Both Inner Steering Rack Joints

Pass 19 Aug 2015 176,179 miles

Both Steering Rack Gaitors Damp

Corrosion To Nearside Outer Sills

Corrosion To Offside Sill Area

Front Crossmember Deteriorated

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

Front Tyres Worn Shoulders/ Worn Low

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Oil Leaks

Slight Brake Bind Offside Rear

Fail 17 Aug 2015 176,179 miles

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

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

Both Steering Rack Gaitors Damp

Corrosion To Nearside Outer Sills

Corrosion To Offside Sill Area

Front Crossmember Deteriorated

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

Front Tyres Worn Shoulders/ Worn Low

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Oil Leaks

Slight Brake Bind Offside Rear

Pass 10 Sep 2014 173,659 miles

Brakes ; front to rear brake pipes corroded

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes 13 %

Brakes ; o/s/r brake disc slightly restricted rotation

Brakes ; rear brake discs worn / corroded , n/s reduced diameter due to corrosion , recommend replace

Corrosion ; areas at sills seams , front crossmember / valance

Engine ; oil leak

Fuel System ; pipes corroded at rear

Subframes ; front mounting bushes deteriorated

Suspension ; front & rear coil springs corroded

Various covers & mouldingsfitted, restricting views

Fail 8 Sep 2014 173,640 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Brakes ; front to rear brake pipes corroded

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes 16 %

Brakes ; rear brake discs worn / corroded , n/s reduced diameter due to corrosion , recommend replace

Corrosion ; areas at sills seams , front crossmember / valance

Engine ; oil leak

Fuel System ; pipes corroded at rear

Subframes ; front mounting bushes deteriorated

Suspension ; front & rear coil springs corroded

Various covers & mouldingsfitted, restricting views

Pass 4 Sep 2013 172,215 miles

Brakes ; pipes corroded at o/s/f caliper & front to rear at o/s/r

Brakes ; rear discs deteriorated

Corrosion ; front cross member , sills seams & rear chassis

Suspension ; coil springs corroded

fuel pipes corroded by fuel tank

Fail 27 Aug 2013 172,215 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brake 27 %

Brakes ; n/s/r pads worn thin

Brakes ; pipes corroded at o/s/f caliper & front to rear at o/s/r

Brakes ; rear discs deteriorated

Corrosion ; front cross member , sills seams & rear chassis

Suspension ; coil springs corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2012 169,618 miles

Corrosion in O/S/F floor outside area

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

Slight corrosion O/S door by lower hinge

Slight exhaust leak front & centre sections

Fail 7 Aug 2012 169,312 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Corrosion in O/S/F floor outside area

Slight corrosion O/S door by lower hinge

Slight exhaust leak front & centre sections

Pass 1 Aug 2011 167,623 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

o/s front inner sill coroded but not considered excessive

Fail 27 Jul 2011 167,623 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s front inner sill coroded but not considered excessive

Pass 29 Jul 2010 165,753 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 164,711 miles

Corrosion in front valence

Fuel pipes corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2009 164,710 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Corrosion in front valence

Fuel pipes corroded

Fail 28 May 2009 164,707 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Corrosion in front valence

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 7 May 2008 163,638 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2008 163,638 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 162,384 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 160,911 miles

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

Front exhaust pipe lose on manifold

O/S rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Slight corrosion in front valance

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2006 160,910 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

O/S rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Slight corrosion in front valance

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust pipes lose on manifold

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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F204 UHP is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 F204 UHP, 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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F204 UHP is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 18 April 1989.

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