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F57 RPA

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,884 mi
Last recorded45,884 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF57 RPA
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 45,884 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 45,860 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 45,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

battery flat

offside rear tyre on 2mm 235 60 15

Pass 5 Aug 2010 43,436 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 42,355 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 42,017 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 41,950 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 41,588 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 40,767 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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F57 RPA is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F57 RPA, 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 F57 RPA registered?

F57 RPA is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 14 March 1989.

Is F57 RPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F57 RPA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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