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F61 RPA

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Silver Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

41,382 mi
Last recorded41,382 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF61 RPA
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2022 41,382 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

slight movement on the steering rack bushes

Pass 20 Aug 2021 41,246 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

slight movement on steering rack mount bushes

Fail 20 Aug 2021 41,246 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

slight movement on steering rack mount bushes

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 40,831 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 40,779 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 40,593 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 40,593 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 87,081 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 40,428 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 40,388 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 40,149 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 39,826 miles

Steering rack bushes have slight play

Pass 1 Jul 2010 39,759 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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F61 RPA is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Silver with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F61 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 F61 RPA registered?

F61 RPA is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 5 May 1989.

Is F61 RPA safe to buy?

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