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F812 UHJ

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

97,247 mi
Last recorded97,247 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF812 UHJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 97,247 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 95,791 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 93,972 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 92,507 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 91,305 miles

Handbrake only just met performance requirements

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 89,703 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 88,480 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 86,918 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 85,576 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 3 Apr 2017 84,067 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 84,067 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 81,491 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 81,467 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 80,797 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

rear shock absorbers slightly weak

smell of petrol in boot

Fail 6 May 2014 80,796 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

rear shock absorbers slightly weak

smell of petrol in boot

Pass 3 Aug 2012 80,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side front tyre worn on edge and perished slightly

off side rear tyre perished slightly

Pass 2 Nov 2010 80,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 79,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 78,984 miles

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Aug 2007 78,836 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 77,989 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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F812 UHJ is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 F812 UHJ, 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 F812 UHJ registered?

F812 UHJ is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 21 March 1989.

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