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G177 OKW

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Black Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

120,764 mi
Last recorded120,764 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG177 OKW
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 120,764 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 120,763 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jan 2016 120,762 miles

Front rear brake application uneven 43% (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 120,747 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 120,667 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 120,664 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake warning light on

Pass 24 Dec 2012 120,190 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 120,190 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 118,787 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 117,049 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 117,048 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 116,171 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 116,171 miles

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

both front tyres wearing thin on inside edge

Pass 5 Dec 2008 115,141 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 108,992 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 106,279 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 106,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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G177 OKW is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Black with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 G177 OKW, 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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G177 OKW is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 18 August 1989.

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