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F808 DFV

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,374 mi
Last recorded41,374 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF808 DFV
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 41,374 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 40,539 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 39,876 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 39,284 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 39,284 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 38,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 38,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 38,305 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 37,962 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 37,736 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 37,371 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 36,767 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 36,516 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 36,405 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 36,405 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 36,196 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2013 36,194 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2012 36,157 miles

Oil leak

both front shock absorber upper bushes have slight play in them.

Pass 10 Jun 2011 36,136 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 35,940 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 35,940 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 35,810 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 35,789 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 35,569 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 35,514 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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F808 DFV is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F808 DFV, 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 F808 DFV registered?

F808 DFV is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F808 DFV safe to buy?

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