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F884 EAX

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,908 mi
Last recorded76,908 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF884 EAX
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 76,908 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 74,688 miles

Front registration plate slightly cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 69,481 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Small cut (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel arch cover slightly catching wheel.

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

Offside Rear Slight play in hub.

Rear Antiroll bar and all fittings have been removed if fitted originally.

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

Rear Coil spring corroded All four corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 69,455 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Road test conditions, ABS warning lamp, indicates fault when braking. Front wheels lock under test (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested Headlights not working (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated differential seal leaking. Calliper not lock wired (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated differential seal leaking. Calliper not lock wired (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S/F & O/S/F Brake Callipers incorrectly lock wired with Mig wire

N/S/R & O/S/R Trailing arm bushes not lock wired

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

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective visible signs of exhaust fouling drive shaft. Exhaust Noisy (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti roll bar has been completely removed

Steering feels vague, will not self centre. Front suspension has been rebuilt

Pass 24 Apr 2019 67,211 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 65,790 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 64,215 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 64,215 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 62,540 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 62,540 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 58,084 miles

Coolant leak

n/sfront tyre outer wall cracking

Fail 8 Apr 2015 58,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

n/sfront tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 30 Jun 2014 57,731 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

steering rack mounts have slight play in bush

Fail 26 Jun 2014 57,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

steering rack mounts have slight play in bush

Pass 21 Jun 2013 57,177 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

steering rack rubber mounts deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2012 57,024 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 57,004 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 56,044 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 54,562 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 54,337 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 54,366 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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F884 EAX is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 F884 EAX, 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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F884 EAX is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 9 January 1989.

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