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F56 VRL

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

4,600 mi
Last recorded4,600 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF56 VRL
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 4,600 miles

Handbrake warning light on

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight oil leak

o/s/f fog light inop

Pass 28 Apr 2017 45,713 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2016 45,556 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 18 May 2015 45,503 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 45,404 miles

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

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

hand brake warning light stays on when handbrake released

o/s/ headlight reflector detiorateing

slight weep of power steering fluid from steering rack pipe ferral

very small hand brake effort n/s/r 50

Pass 16 Jan 2014 44,433 miles

front shockers are getting weak

Fail 8 Jan 2014 44,424 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

front shockers are getting weak

Pass 17 May 2012 44,288 miles

Oil leak

slight drag on nearside front brake

Pass 26 Jan 2011 42,389 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 42,107 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 41,387 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 41,316 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 41,168 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 40,998 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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F56 VRL is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 F56 VRL, 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 F56 VRL registered?

F56 VRL is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 4 April 1989.

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