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F604 MAU

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

44,683 mi
Last recorded44,683 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF604 MAU
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 44,683 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 44,340 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 44,339 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tie bar mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2006 43,953 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2006 43,953 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 42,610 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 42,597 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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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F604 MAU is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F604 MAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F604 MAU registered?

F604 MAU is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F604 MAU safe to buy?

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