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F789 LEO

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,758 mi
Last recorded51,758 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF789 LEO
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2025 51,758 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 51,557 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 51,350 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 51,341 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 51,288 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 51,283 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 51,237 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 51,225 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 51,103 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 50,905 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 50,760 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 50,676 miles

Nearside and Offside Front coil springs getting corroded

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2012 50,624 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 50,412 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 50,168 miles

crack in front number plate

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2009 49,926 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 48,461 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 47,840 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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F789 LEO is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 F789 LEO, 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 F789 LEO registered?

F789 LEO is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 18 April 1989.

Is F789 LEO safe to buy?

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