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F6 XJS

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Silver Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

62,012 mi
Last recorded62,012 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF6 XJS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 62,012 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 61,920 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 61,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight leak from power steering

Pass 22 Dec 2021 57,935 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 57,806 miles

Front cross member has corrosion

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 57,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front cross member has corrosion

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 57,283 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 57,283 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 56,699 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 56,699 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 54,515 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 54,454 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 54,300 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 54,300 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre slight perishing inside wall

Pass 14 Nov 2014 54,232 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 54,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 53,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 53,446 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 52,572 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 50,911 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 47,718 miles

Offside rear and nearside front tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 4 Oct 2008 47,718 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear and nearside front tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 3 Aug 2007 47,278 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 42,324 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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F6 XJS is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Silver with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 F6 XJS, 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 F6 XJS registered?

F6 XJS is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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