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F430 RFE

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

48,412 mi
Last recorded48,412 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF430 RFE
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 48,412 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 48,387 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 48,345 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 48,018 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 47,757 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 47,345 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 47,188 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2020 47,187 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

fuel breather pipe not fully secured

Pass 10 Apr 2019 47,001 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 46,711 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 46,333 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 46,185 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 46,185 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 46,024 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 45,602 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 44,915 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 44,349 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 44,063 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 43,923 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 42,105 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 42,100 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 41,945 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 41,398 miles

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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F430 RFE is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F430 RFE, 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 F430 RFE registered?

F430 RFE is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 7 July 1989.

Is F430 RFE safe to buy?

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