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F579 BON

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,910 mi
Last recorded59,910 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF579 BON
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 59,910 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

oil round auto box which may indicate a leak advised

Fail 26 Apr 2019 59,901 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

oil round auto box which may indicate a leak advised

Pass 29 May 2018 59,749 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 59,540 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 59,225 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 58,431 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 58,419 miles

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 57,772 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 May 2013 56,412 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 55,877 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 55,877 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 55,375 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 51,652 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 50,152 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 50,116 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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F579 BON is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F579 BON, 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 F579 BON registered?

F579 BON is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 6 April 1989.

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