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G203 WRX

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Red Petrol 3590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

187,593 mi
Last recorded187,593 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG203 WRX
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 187,593 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 187,593 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 187,589 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 187,539 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 187,278 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 186,819 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 182,976 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 176,453 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 176,453 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 170,071 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 165,628 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 159,959 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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G203 WRX is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Red with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G203 WRX, 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 G203 WRX registered?

G203 WRX is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 12 September 1989.

Is G203 WRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G203 WRX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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