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G188 RNJ

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

36,397 mi
Last recorded36,397 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG188 RNJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 36,397 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear and both front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both at limit (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear service brake lazy/lagging

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 36,360 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in under seal (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 12 Apr 2024 36,299 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front and n/s/r (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 36,299 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front and n/s/r (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 36,167 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 36,167 miles

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 36,129 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all front (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 36,074 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 36,010 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all front (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all front and n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 35,903 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r and both front tyres cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2017 35,846 miles

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

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on egdes

Pass 6 Jul 2015 35,732 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 35,727 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 35,536 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres low on inner edges

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 13 Jun 2014 35,536 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both front tyres low on inner edges

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 25 Apr 2013 35,388 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 35,339 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 35,260 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 May 2009 35,217 miles

o/s/r service brake lazy

Fail 8 May 2009 35,209 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/r service brake lazy

Pass 9 May 2008 35,158 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 35,113 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 35,007 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rack mounts split/worn

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 RNJ is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 G188 RNJ, 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 G188 RNJ registered?

G188 RNJ is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 11 September 1989.

Is G188 RNJ safe to buy?

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