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F493 OPC

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,303 mi
Last recorded25,303 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF493 OPC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 25,303 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 25,276 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 25,258 miles

signs of oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2023 25,256 miles

Steering rack insecure bushes (2.1.3 (a) (i))

signs of oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2022 25,217 miles

slight oil leaks

Pass 26 Aug 2021 25,199 miles

slight signs of oil leaks

Fail 25 Aug 2021 25,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

slight signs of oil leaks

Pass 16 Sep 2020 25,001 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 24,892 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 24,824 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Excessive coolant leak, front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 24,836 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 24,820 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 24,809 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 2 Nov 2016 24,759 miles

Coolant leak from engine ()

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake calliper dust seals deteriorated

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 18 Aug 2015 24,521 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 24,521 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 24,134 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 24,103 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 24,023 miles

slight oil seep

Fail 30 May 2013 24,023 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Coolant leak

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

rear brakes dragging slightly

Pass 12 Apr 2012 23,785 miles

coolant leaking from engine

Pass 1 Oct 2008 23,773 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 23,754 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 23,676 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low

co high

movement on steering rack mounting bushes not excessive

offside front indicator lense damaged

tyres getting low

Fail 27 Sep 2007 23,651 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

movement on steering rack mounting bushes not excessive

nearside rear tyre getting low

offside front indicator lense damaged

tyres getting low

Pass 21 Sep 2006 23,600 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 23,288 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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F493 OPC is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 F493 OPC, 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 F493 OPC registered?

F493 OPC is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 3 February 1989.

Is F493 OPC safe to buy?

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