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G198 BRT

1989 Jaguar Xjs

White Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

74,528 mi
Last recorded74,528 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG198 BRT
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 74,528 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 74,387 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front slight brake drag

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 74,387 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front slight brake drag

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 74,269 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush rear (2.7.4)

all tyres worn on inner edge

both rear inner sills rear part only spot welded

front offside wheel slightly stiff to turn

Pass 24 Nov 2016 74,164 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to middle box joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

engine earth lead broken of body

Pass 20 Nov 2015 74,108 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2014 73,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front tyres wear on inner edges

Pass 9 Jul 2013 73,582 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 73,481 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 73,399 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 73,264 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 72,956 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 72,722 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 72,358 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 71,765 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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G198 BRT is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in White with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 G198 BRT, 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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G198 BRT is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 1 November 1989.

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