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F551 DOL

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

30,264 mi
Last recorded30,264 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF551 DOL
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 30,264 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 29,572 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 28,511 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 28,492 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 25,773 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 25,250 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 24,644 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 24,394 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 24,139 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front number plate cracked

Pass 3 Aug 2017 23,995 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside headlamp slight discolouring of reflector

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

front no.plate cracked

Fail 31 Jul 2017 23,993 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside headlamp slight discolouring of reflector

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

front no.plate cracked

Pass 12 Jul 2016 23,794 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 23,721 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s headlamp slight discolouring

Pass 8 Jul 2014 23,464 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s headlamp reflector slight discolouring

Fail 8 Jul 2014 23,464 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s headlamp reflector slight discolouring

Pass 4 Jul 2013 23,242 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s exhaust rattle

slight bind n/s/f brake

Pass 9 Jul 2012 23,025 miles

n/s/r exhaust rattle

Fail 25 Jun 2012 22,995 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

n/s/r exhaust rattle

Pass 21 Jul 2011 22,100 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 21,933 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 21,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake judder, disc and pad replacement recommended

slight bind on rear brakes

steering rack mount bushes slightly worn

Pass 21 Jul 2009 20,784 miles

brake judder

slight exhaust manifold blow

Fail 11 Jun 2009 20,782 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 20,674 miles

slight brake judder

slight exhaust manifold blow

Pass 12 Jun 2007 20,107 miles

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

slight brake judder

slight exhaust manifold blow

Pass 1 Jun 2006 19,696 miles

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

slight blow on n/s manifold.

slight brake judder.

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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F551 DOL is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 F551 DOL, 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 F551 DOL registered?

F551 DOL is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 July 1989.

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