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F492 UOT

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Grey Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

94,661 mi
Last recorded94,661 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF492 UOT
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 94,661 miles

All Vehicle Underbody + Components Corroded But Not Considered Excessive

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Misting Screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 94,660 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

All vehicle underbody and components corroded but not considered excessive.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 92,702 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 92,702 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 89,274 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 88,449 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 87,762 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 87,762 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 87,092 miles

oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2016 87,091 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2014 85,858 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 85,857 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 85,846 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 84,799 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear diff oil leak

Fail 20 May 2013 84,789 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Pass 21 May 2012 83,257 miles

Oil leak

front windscreen has tiny stone chips

Pass 20 Jul 2011 81,463 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has surface cracks

unabl to see front brake pads

Fail 18 Jul 2011 81,462 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has surface cracks

unabl to see front brake pads

Pass 21 Jul 2010 78,088 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 77,112 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

nearside front fog light not working

Fail 13 Jul 2009 77,108 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

nearside front fog light not working

Pass 21 Jul 2008 76,212 miles

both rear sus mounts worn

n/s belt p/area starting to corrode treat asap

unable to view front discs or pads fully

Fail 15 Jul 2008 76,209 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear a frame bushes worn

n/s belt p/area starting to corrode treat asap

unable to view front pads or discs fully

Pass 27 Jul 2007 74,693 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 74,692 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Trailing arm locating pin locking pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 74,030 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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F492 UOT is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Grey with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 F492 UOT, 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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F492 UOT is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 3 April 1989.

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