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F512 OTA

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

64,083 mi
Last recorded64,083 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF512 OTA
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 64,083 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 64,083 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 63,789 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 63,342 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears, tie bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 62,446 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 62,411 miles

Emissions not tested engine not running properly (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 61,841 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 60,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 59,864 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 58,644 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 58,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 58,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 56,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 54,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 54,201 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 52,455 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 52,455 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 48,886 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

park brake light stays on when park brake released

radiator light on

tyre size- 235/60/15/W

Pass 19 Mar 2012 43,953 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 43,953 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 40,641 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 40,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 38,921 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 38,306 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 33,247 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 27,884 miles

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

o/s hand brake performance slightly low

slight damage o/s/f seat belt

Pass 10 Jan 2006 23,749 miles

front pads low

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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F512 OTA is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 F512 OTA, 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 F512 OTA registered?

F512 OTA is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 6 July 1989.

Is F512 OTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F512 OTA shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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