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F506 WCX

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Grey Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,683 mi
Last recorded119,683 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2021
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF506 WCX
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2021 119,683 miles

Front Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2021 119,825 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 119,765 miles

Corrosion in various places

Pass 27 Jul 2018 119,745 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security engine mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2016 116,299 miles

Gearbox mount play

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front and back bushes (2.4.G.2)

Underside corroded

Pass 30 May 2015 116,212 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear disc worn

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 115,549 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2014 115,540 miles

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 115,390 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 115,388 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 64,586 miles

rear springs and subframe corroded many underside repairs and covered in undersill

Fail 11 Jan 2012 64,586 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

rear springs and subframe corroded many underside repairs and covered in undersill

Pass 18 Jan 2011 64,585 miles

underside covered in undersill.rear coil springs rusty

Fail 24 Nov 2010 64,584 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

many underside repairs and covered in undersill. rear axle and springs corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2010 64,583 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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F506 WCX is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Grey with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 F506 WCX, 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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F506 WCX is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 April 1989.

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