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F908 PYV

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,867 mi
Last recorded109,867 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2010
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF908 PYV
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2010 109,867 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 109,862 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 109,856 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside and nearside front brakes fitted with dust covers,cannot see on visual inspection

offside front floor corroded but not weak,or holed

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed within prescribed areas

Pass 28 May 2008 109,057 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 108,033 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 105,583 miles

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

front number plate is slightly tarnished.

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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F908 PYV is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 F908 PYV, 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 F908 PYV registered?

F908 PYV is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 21 March 1989.

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