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F379 THP

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Silver Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

243,869 mi
Last recorded243,869 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF379 THP
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2016 243,869 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal Fluid leak from NSF of steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking OSR Brake caliper shows signs of leakage (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak Various engine oil leaks ()

Progressive corrosion to vehicle underside and some body panels

Rear Leak at rear diff -Fluid contaminating rear brake disc/pads

Pass 18 Sep 2015 241,015 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 241,005 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear OSR Hubseal leaking oil onto Rear Caliper and Brake disc, Brake pads contaminated

Pass 12 Sep 2014 237,664 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 235,494 miles

1. Front near side fog light not working 2. Windscreen wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 5 Oct 2012 228,077 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 228,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

chassis as progressive corrosion

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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F379 THP is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Silver with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F379 THP, 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 F379 THP registered?

F379 THP is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 17 April 1989.

Is F379 THP safe to buy?

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