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F680 DEY

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

68,050 mi
Last recorded68,050 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF680 DEY
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 68,050 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 67,903 miles

general surface rust under car body

Pass 28 Nov 2019 67,144 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 67,079 miles

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced shocker mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced shocker mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 66,831 miles

inner wheel arches coroded

Pass 29 Dec 2014 66,788 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f and o/s/f inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2014 66,780 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Nail in rear tyre

front inner wings corroded o/s/f & n/s/f

Pass 31 May 2012 66,525 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside front brake slight bind

nearside front floor excessivly corroded but not in any perscribed areas

Pass 8 Oct 2009 66,234 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 66,231 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

both rear discs excessivly corroded.

wipers not parking

Pass 28 Feb 2008 65,751 miles

headlamp beam flash not working

Fail 22 Feb 2008 65,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

headlamp beam flash not working

Fail 27 Nov 2007 65,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

corrosion o/s/f jacking point, o/s/f floor, o/s/f wheel arch,n/s/f jacking point.

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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F680 DEY is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 F680 DEY, 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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F680 DEY is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 3 February 1989.

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