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F731 GUG

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,748 mi
Last recorded34,748 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF731 GUG
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 20 Jul 2026 34,748 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 34,737 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 34,706 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 34,690 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 34,616 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 34,564 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin OUTER (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 34,554 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 34,515 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 34,505 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 33,316 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 32,975 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 32,693 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 32,219 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 31,830 miles

BOTH FRONT and O/S/R Tyres starting to crack

Pass 4 May 2012 31,410 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2011 29,544 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 29,540 miles

steering rack mounting bushes.Some play detected.

Pass 20 Apr 2009 29,471 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 29,347 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 29,299 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 29,282 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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F731 GUG is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F731 GUG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F731 GUG registered?

F731 GUG is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 July 1989.

Is F731 GUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F731 GUG shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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