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F597 BON

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,095 mi
Last recorded87,095 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF597 BON
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 87,095 miles

Coil spring corroded all effected (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 87,093 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coil spring corroded all effected (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 86,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

sevral areas of light corrosion under vehicle

Pass 3 Feb 2017 86,430 miles

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

corrosion on front door inside front lower corner

surface corrosion on front subframe and springs

Fail 2 Feb 2017 86,430 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on front door inside front lower corner

surface corrosion on front subframe and springs

Pass 21 Aug 2015 85,587 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 84,365 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 81,174 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 81,154 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 77,417 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 77,415 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 74,889 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 73,047 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 73,040 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 72,040 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 72,034 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 71,249 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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F597 BON is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F597 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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F597 BON is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 19 April 1989.

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