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G180 UUW

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,544 mi
Last recorded82,544 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG180 UUW
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 82,544 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 82,526 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 82,450 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 82,392 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 82,369 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 82,348 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 82,329 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 82,318 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 82,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 82,237 miles

o/s front floor corroided

Pass 13 Sep 2016 82,180 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 82,021 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 81,933 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 81,922 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 81,916 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 81,354 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 81,348 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 81,172 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 78,013 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 76,675 miles

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2007
Fail 12 Sep 2007

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front anti roll bar drop link rubbers split

emissions not checked

fluid dampness around nsf brake flexi hose

large cut in the osf tyre sidewall

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

Pass 9 Aug 2006 75,285 miles

both rear tyres on limit

exhaust blown offside front

offside front tyre sidewall damage

offside front washer low

Pass 27 Jun 2005 73,962 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2005 73,962 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Jun 2005 73,962 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) 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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G180 UUW is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G180 UUW, 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 G180 UUW registered?

G180 UUW is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 27 November 1989.

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