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F617 GNT

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

16,024 mi
Last recorded16,024 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF617 GNT
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 16,024 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 15,674 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 15,622 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 15,524 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 15,475 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 15,346 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 15,283 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 15,197 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 15,082 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 14,977 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 14,930 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 14,950 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 14,904 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 14,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

spare tyre unservicable

Pass 1 Sep 2008 14,889 miles

spare tyre unservicable

Pass 31 Jul 2007 14,811 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 14,753 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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F617 GNT is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 F617 GNT, 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 F617 GNT registered?

F617 GNT is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F617 GNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F617 GNT shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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