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F73 UPE

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

54,263 mi
Last recorded54,263 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF73 UPE
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 54,263 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 54,198 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 54,196 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 54,178 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 54,167 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 53,853 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 53,836 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 53,126 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 53,098 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 52,702 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 52,363 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 52,098 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 15 Aug 2014 50,088 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 50,064 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2013 48,389 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 48,150 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 48,051 miles

off side front tyre perished on inner wall

Pass 21 Sep 2010 47,570 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear tyres are starting to perish

Pass 26 Sep 2009 47,220 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 46,879 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 46,649 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 46,455 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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F73 UPE is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 F73 UPE, 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 F73 UPE registered?

F73 UPE is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 2 February 1989.

Is F73 UPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F73 UPE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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