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F68 GWB

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,556 mi
Last recorded76,556 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF68 GWB
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 76,556 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 76,553 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2025 75,891 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 75,437 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 74,876 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 73,830 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 73,236 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 72,927 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 72,437 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 71,565 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 70,827 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 69,727 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 67,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 67,646 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 65,806 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 64,273 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 64,273 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 62,833 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 61,123 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 61,106 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 59,566 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 56,769 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear tyres showing signs of perishing

Pass 19 Dec 2007 54,118 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 51,721 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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F68 GWB is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F68 GWB, 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 F68 GWB registered?

F68 GWB is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 4 May 1989.

Is F68 GWB safe to buy?

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