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F856 DOH

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,235 mi
Last recorded65,235 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF856 DOH
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 65,235 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 6 May 2025 64,777 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 23 May 2024 64,439 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 31 May 2023 64,284 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 27 May 2022 64,143 miles

vehicle undersealed obstructing view of components

Pass 18 Dec 2020 64,142 miles

vehicle undersealed obstructing view

Pass 30 May 2019 64,128 miles

FUEL PIPES CRUSHED

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 64,075 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

vehicle under sealed obstructing view

Pass 1 Jun 2017 64,074 miles

vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 27 May 2016 63,734 miles

n/s floor section covered by body protection unable to assess floor -sill section.

Fail 25 May 2016 63,732 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

n/s floor section covered by body protection unable to assess floor -sill section.

Pass 23 May 2015 63,230 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 62,552 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 60,931 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2008 59,731 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 59,725 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 58,394 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 57,194 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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F856 DOH is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 F856 DOH, 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 F856 DOH registered?

F856 DOH is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 14 April 1989.

Is F856 DOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F856 DOH shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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