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F913 SHP

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Silver Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

33,718 mi
Last recorded33,718 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF913 SHP
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 33,718 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 33,624 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 33,610 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 33,602 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 33,593 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 33,571 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 33,564 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 33,555 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 33,520 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 33,437 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 33,428 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 33,396 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 32,865 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 32,727 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 32,517 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 May 2011 32,517 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 31,974 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 31,141 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

another stamped chassis number has been crossed out next to current one. VIN tag sticker has been applied over the top of another one

carbon monoxide content from exhaust close to maximum permitted level

ignoring minor differences in chassis number (11th digit different to one recorded)

Fail 28 Nov 2008 31,140 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

another stamped chassis number has been crossed out next to current one. VIN tag sticker has been applied over the top of another one

ignoring minor differences in chassis number (11th digit different to one recorded)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 29,839 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 29,361 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 29,349 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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F913 SHP is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Silver with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 F913 SHP, 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 F913 SHP registered?

F913 SHP is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 14 February 1989.

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The MOT history for F913 SHP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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