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F769 YVV

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Grey Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

84,276 mi
Last recorded84,276 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF769 YVV
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 84,276 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 84,259 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear shocks weak

Pass 1 Sep 2014 83,760 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Aug 2014 83,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2013 83,143 miles

both front wheel bearings have play / n/s/r wheel bearing has play / steering rack damp / under body, brake pipe corrosion / rear wheels slight bind / rear shockers soft and deteriorated / oil leak / gear box mounting defective

Fail 12 Feb 2013 83,143 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

both front wheel bearings have play / n/s/r wheel bearing has play / steering rack damp / under body ,brake pipe corrosion / rear wheels slight bind / rear shockers soft and deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2012 82,555 miles

rear gear box mount broken / all wheel bearings have play / rear shocks soft

tow bar wiring insecure / both rear tyres perished / steering rack leaking fluid /

Pass 21 Mar 2011 82,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all tyres cracking

corrosion to body & underside

Fail 21 Mar 2011 82,106 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all tyres cracking

corrosion to body & underside

Fail 4 Mar 2011 82,104 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

all tyres craking in tread pattern and on sidewalls

both front coil springs corroded

both front subframe bushes worn

front brake discs pitted

slight corrosion to all flexible brake hose ferrules

slight corrosion to nearside outer sill

Pass 22 Feb 2010 81,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

general corrosion to underside & suspension

Pass 24 Feb 2009 80,355 miles

Heavy dampness on power steering rack

Oil leak on gearbox and rear diff

Play in both rear and nearside front wheel bearings

Slight play in offside front upper suspension arm ball joint

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 24 Feb 2009 80,355 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Heavy dampness on power steering rack

Oil leak on gearbox and rear diff

Play in both rear and nearside front wheel bearings

Slight play in offside front upper suspension arm ball joint

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 7 Mar 2008 79,088 miles

all brake disks corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2008 79,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all brake disks corroded

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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F769 YVV is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Grey with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 F769 YVV, 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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F769 YVV is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 15 April 1989.

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