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F55 KVU

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

15,309 mi
Last recorded15,309 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF55 KVU
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 15,309 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 15,292 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 15,248 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 15,130 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 15,057 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 15,057 miles

Nearside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 14,618 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 14,468 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 14,340 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 14,102 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 14,030 miles

rear shockers slightly weak

Fail 21 Nov 2011 14,030 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 1,410 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 13,969 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 13,969 miles

Offside Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 13,875 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 13,853 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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F55 KVU is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 F55 KVU, 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 F55 KVU registered?

F55 KVU is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 April 1989.

Is F55 KVU safe to buy?

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