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G188 HAX

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Grey Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

105,854 mi
Last recorded105,854 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG188 HAX
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 105,854 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 105,854 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released both (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2016 105,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened nearside spring holder (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front outer sill / floor pan corroded

Offside Front outer sill / floor pan corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2015 105,838 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Jan 2014 103,024 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

slght play in n/s/f wheel

Fail 14 Jan 2014 103,023 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

slght play in n/s/f wheel

Pass 30 Mar 2012 102,398 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 100,630 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 99,667 miles

near to exess free movement in drivers seat

o/s front brake slightly binding

Pass 14 Jan 2009 98,780 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 98,430 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 97,470 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 97,465 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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G188 HAX is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Grey with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 G188 HAX, 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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G188 HAX is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 November 1989.

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