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F850 RAR

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

16,411 mi
Last recorded16,411 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF850 RAR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 16,411 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2025 15,878 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 15,860 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 15,637 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 15,481 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 15,394 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 15,292 miles

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

misfiring

Pass 2 Sep 2019 15,267 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

misfire

Fail 20 Aug 2019 15,267 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

misfire

Pass 15 Aug 2018 15,133 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 15,112 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 15,056 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 14,974 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 14,949 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 14,849 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 14,668 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 14,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 14,246 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 13,979 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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F850 RAR is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 F850 RAR, 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 F850 RAR registered?

F850 RAR is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 5 May 1989.

Is F850 RAR safe to buy?

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