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F855 UTW

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,313 mi
Last recorded107,313 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF855 UTW
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2014 107,313 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front suspension bump stops missing

front wing bottoms corroded

offside rear tyre deteriorated/cracking

outer sills corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2010 105,978 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 105,839 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn pitted

offside rear exhaust silencer poorly supported by wire.

vehicle is in a generally corroded condition, but not considered excessive.

Pass 21 Oct 2008 104,937 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2008 104,937 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 102,827 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 102,827 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 102,380 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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F855 UTW is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F855 UTW, 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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F855 UTW is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 7 April 1989.

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