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F480 MVR

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5345cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

12,848 mi
Last recorded12,848 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF480 MVR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,345cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 12,848 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 12,748 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 12,709 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 12,709 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 12,702 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 12,701 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 May 2008 12,693 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 12,685 miles

Nearside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 11,943 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 11,943 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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)

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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F480 MVR is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,345cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F480 MVR, 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

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What year was F480 MVR registered?

F480 MVR is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 15 May 1989.

Is F480 MVR safe to buy?

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