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F712 BHF

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,803 mi
Last recorded138,803 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2013
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF712 BHF
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2013 138,803 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

front brake discs worn pitted or scored but not seriously weakened

rad badly deteriorated

rad bottom support bracket front crossmember badly corroded

rear diff oil leakon nsr

Fail 12 Dec 2013 138,803 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

front brake discs worn pitted or scored but not seriously weakened

rad badly deteriorated

rad bottom support bracket front crossmember badly corroded

rear diff oil leakon nsr

Pass 30 Dec 2012 138,393 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

radiator badly deteriorated

radiator support bracket/crossmember badly corroded

rear diff oil leak

Fail 28 Dec 2012 138,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

radiator badly deteriorated

radiator support bracket/crossmember badly corroded

rear diff oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2012 138,391 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

corrosion to offside inner and nearside outer rear quarter panels

corrosion to offside inner wing under bonnet near bonnet strut

front cross member/radiator support badly corroded

headlamp main beam tell tail inoperative

nearside door badly corroded at base

offside door hinges worn

oil leaks

radiator badly deteriorated

slight corrosion to offside front inner wing under bonnet near suspension mount/structure area

underbody, brake lines and fuel lines coated with underseal reducing visual corrosion assessment

Pass 2 Aug 2011 137,372 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 128,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear number plate

Pass 18 Dec 2006 124,876 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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F712 BHF is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F712 BHF, 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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F712 BHF is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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