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F788 EBD

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

33,483 mi
Last recorded33,483 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF788 EBD
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 33,483 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 33,079 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 33,068 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2023 32,286 miles

Front Lower Radiator housing corroded

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

Front Sub-frame slightly corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly damaged Central. To brake calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Front to rear. Brake pipes covered in grease or other materials

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2023 32,239 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Lower Radiator housing corroded

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

Front Sub-frame slightly corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly damaged Central. To brake calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Front to rear. Brake pipes covered in grease or other materials

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 31,652 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2022 31,625 miles

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Front Lower Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 31,387 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 31,376 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside rear brake pads appear to have overheated at some stage

Pass 11 Jun 2020 31,242 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 30,989 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 30,668 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 30,460 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 30,376 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 30,344 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2014 30,333 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 30,267 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 30,060 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 30,001 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 10 May 2011 30,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 May 2010 29,851 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 29,278 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 29,134 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 28,582 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2007 28,582 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2006 26,756 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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F788 EBD is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F788 EBD, 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 F788 EBD registered?

F788 EBD is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 4 January 1989.

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