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F766 PLU

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

79,366 mi
Last recorded79,366 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF766 PLU
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 79,366 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2025 79,366 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 79,360 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 79,360 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 79,347 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near anti-roll bar mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 79,293 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 79,292 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases link pipe from manifold to centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases as nearside (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 79,043 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 78,677 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 78,200 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 78,200 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 78,167 miles

Oil leak

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

rear differential is leaking oil

Pass 7 Oct 2011 77,701 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2010 77,555 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 77,420 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 77,182 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 77,092 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 77,068 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

heavy oil leaks from engine

Pass 27 Nov 2006 76,988 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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F766 PLU is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 F766 PLU, 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 F766 PLU registered?

F766 PLU is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 5 January 1989.

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