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F699 PYM

1989 Jaguar Xjs

White Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

60,663 mi
Last recorded60,663 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF699 PYM
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 60,663 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 60,663 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 60,487 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 59,866 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 59,013 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 58,320 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 57,323 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 56,413 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 55,446 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect reduced damping (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 54,332 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 54,331 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2017 53,878 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 52,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced hole in glass (1.7.5a)

inner edge worn on n/s front tyre plus slight perishing to front tyres

steering rack movement on mountings

Pass 2 Jun 2015 52,086 miles

different size tyres front & rear

handbrake could do with adjusting

steering rack bushes deteriorating

Fail 1 Jun 2015 52,086 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

handbrake could do with adjusting

n/s rear tyre perishing

different size tyres front & rear

steering rack bushes deteriorating

Pass 23 May 2014 50,857 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 50,855 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 16 May 2013 49,895 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 49,888 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2012 48,438 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 46,895 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 45,614 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 45,422 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2007 45,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2007 45,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2006 45,139 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 45,139 miles

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

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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F699 PYM is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in White with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 F699 PYM, 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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F699 PYM is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 10 January 1989.

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