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F514 PYW

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

103,689 mi
Last recorded103,689 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF514 PYW
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 103,689 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 103,687 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch/top mount (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 103,674 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault when brake pedal pressed (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer body sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer body sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch/top mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 103,329 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 17 Feb 2017 103,329 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 23 Jan 2016 102,878 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 101,495 miles

nsf wheel bearing has slight play

osf headlight has condensation

Fail 7 Nov 2014 101,406 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Oil leak

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

offside headlight water filled

Pass 30 Aug 2013 100,166 miles

rear diff has slight leak

Fail 6 Aug 2013 100,166 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear diff leaking

Pass 8 Feb 2013 99,636 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Feb 2013 99,636 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2012 98,386 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front coil springs corroded

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear coil springs corroded

steering rack bush worn

Fail 29 Jun 2012 98,385 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 98,385 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 May 2012 98,211 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front outer sill corroded as marked

nearside steering rack bush worn

rear lower wheel arches corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2011 95,911 miles

Front wheel bearings slightly noisey (dry)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 May 2011 95,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front wheel bearings slightly noisey (dry)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f head light silver trim loose

Pass 20 Apr 2010 92,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

boot loaded

brake test carried out by decelerometer - lsd

rear axle damp

slight noise at n/s/f wheel when rotated

wipers poor self parking

Pass 27 Feb 2009 85,275 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL BELOW MINIMUM

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake test carried out by decelerometer - lsd rear axle

chips in windscreen

general oil leaks

Pass 6 Mar 2008 81,470 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 80,201 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 74,037 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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F514 PYW is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 F514 PYW, 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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F514 PYW is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 27 January 1989.

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