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F208 UPD

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,522 mi
Last recorded132,522 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2006
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF208 UPD
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2006 132,522 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front shockabsorber bushes deteriorated †n/s/f jacking point corroded †slight play at o/s/r hub pivot

Pass 14 Jan 2006 130,567 miles

o/s/f fog lamp contains water †slight leak from p a s †corrosion at o/s and n/s/f jacking points

Fail 30 Dec 2005 130,542 miles

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

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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F208 UPD is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F208 UPD, 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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What year was F208 UPD registered?

F208 UPD is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F208 UPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F208 UPD shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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