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F85 EEW

1989 Jaguar Xjs

White Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,419 mi
Last recorded151,419 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF85 EEW
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 151,419 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 151,409 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 151,408 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced End sill/ inner wheel arch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 151,000 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

N/S/F tyre getting low (approx 3mm)

Fail 19 Aug 2019 151,000 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front number plate slightly damaged

N/S/F tyre getting low (approx 3mm)

Pass 24 Aug 2018 150,606 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 150,326 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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F85 EEW is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in White with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F85 EEW, 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 F85 EEW registered?

F85 EEW is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 12 May 1989.

Is F85 EEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F85 EEW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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