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F82 RPA

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

65,844 mi
Last recorded65,844 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF82 RPA
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 65,844 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 65,528 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Excessive corrosion front lower radiator panel

Nearside headlight aim too far left

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 65,001 miles

Nearside headlight aim too far to the left

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

Slight corrosion offside front A post

Fail 7 May 2019 65,001 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside headlight aim too far to the left

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

Slight corrosion offside front A post

Pass 10 May 2018 64,527 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 9 May 2018 64,517 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 16 May 2017 63,319 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2017 63,318 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Electrical wiring insecure battery terminal (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing lock wire (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing lock wire (3.5.1l)

Offside Steering locking device insecure track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 62,645 miles

Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 62,645 miles

Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 62,341 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 62,011 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 61,476 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 61,266 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 60,489 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 59,941 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

limited reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 12 Sep 2005 59,091 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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F82 RPA is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 F82 RPA, 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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F82 RPA is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 19 April 1989.

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