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F948 KRM

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

134,192 mi
Last recorded134,192 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF948 KRM
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 134,192 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 133,700 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 132,940 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 132,358 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 131,690 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 130,815 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 130,142 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 129,293 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 126,464 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 122,471 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 119,321 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 114,174 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 114,174 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Near side rear trailing arm front mounting bush incorectly fitted

Front shock absorber top mounting point insecure due to loose nuts

Pass 8 Oct 2009 107,473 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 107,467 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Near side front inner wing panel begining to rust behind coolant header tank / Tank is insecure at rear fixing

Pass 16 Sep 2008 102,773 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 98,856 miles

Near side rear hub bearing has some free play

Near side rear track control arm front bush incorectly fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2006 94,554 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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F948 KRM is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc 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 F948 KRM, 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 F948 KRM registered?

F948 KRM is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 28 March 1989.

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