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F49 EAX

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

68,037 mi
Last recorded68,037 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF49 EAX
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 68,037 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 68,018 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 67,968 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 67,801 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 67,416 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 67,249 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 67,249 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2016 67,167 miles

smell of petrol in car

Fail 24 May 2016 67,167 miles

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

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

smell of petrol in car

Pass 26 Jun 2015 66,976 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease not allowing a full inspection

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 66,876 miles

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 16 Jun 2014 66,876 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 18 Jun 2011 66,766 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 66,619 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 64,751 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 61,511 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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F49 EAX is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 F49 EAX, 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 F49 EAX registered?

F49 EAX is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F49 EAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F49 EAX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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